Softball Recap: Johnson Has No Trouble Against Natomas

Johnson got themselves on the board against Natomas on Friday, but Natomas never followed suit. They blew past the Natomas Nighthawks 18-0. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now won eight in a row.

Anissa Zavala and DeAhjanuque Salter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Zavala pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Salter tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Zavala has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Zavala went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Salter scored a run while going 1-for-3. That home run was Zavala's first of the season.

Valicianna Collins-Hogan

Runs Batted In (Career)

02/28/25 @ Natomas	4
05/02/24 @ Natomas	3
04/30/24 @ Cordova	2
04/23/24 vs Valley	2
04/11/24 @ Foothill	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Valicianna Collins-Hogan, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Clarissa Aceves-Fonseca, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Johnson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Johnson's record now sits at 4-0. As for Natomas, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnson will challenge Christian Brothers at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Natomas, they will square off against Sacramento at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.