Softball Recap: Mora Picks Up Sixth Straight Win at Home

By Team Reports May 1, 2025, 7:48am

Softball Recap: Mora Rangers/Rangerettes vs. Clayton Yellowjackets

Mora came out on top against Clayton on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run first inning. The Rangers/Rangerettes blew past the Yellowjackets 15-0. The win continues a trend for the Rangers/Rangerettes in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now won nine in a row.

Justina Duran was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Sonrisa Martinez was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jazzlyn Duran, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Rangers/Rangerettes

Previous Games

04/28/25 vs Clayton15-0
04/23/25 @ McCurdy18-1
04/17/25 vs Pecos15-4
04/17/25 vs Pecos17-7
04/14/25 vs McCurdy13-11
+ 4 more games

Mora always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .621. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in 14 consecutive contests.

Mora pushed their record up to 16-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Clayton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mora beat Clayton by a score of 19-4 later that day.

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