Softball Recap: Beverly Hills Takes a Loss

Beverly Hills had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-13 to make it 11. They came up short against the Culver City Centaurs, falling 21-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Centaurs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-1 on Tuesday.

As for Culver City, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-11 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by ten runs or more this season.

For Culver City's part, Adriana Martinez and Anyah Francis were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Martinez tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Francis pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave Martinez a new career-high in strikeouts (five). At bat, Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Francis got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sofia De LaFuente was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and one double. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Hayden Martin was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Beverly Hills is set to take on their familiar foe Morningside at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Culver City will face off against rival Santa Monica at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.