Softball Recap: Montclair Triumphs

Montclair was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Pomona on Monday. The Montclair Cavaliers blew past the Pomona Red Devils 31-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cavaliers considering their one-run performance the game before.

Izabella Benites made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Benites was also big at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Zariah Surrey was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Sofia Rodriguez was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.

Montclair always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .952. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pomona only posted an OBP of .250.

Montclair's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Pomona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montclair will welcome Colony at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Montclair is facing Colony at the right time seeing as Colony is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Pomona will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on La Puente at 3:30 p.m. on March 11th.