Softball Recap: Mission San Jose Takes a Loss

Mission San Jose had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it four. They lost 18-1 to the Newark Memorial Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-3 back in March.

As for Newark Memorial, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-4. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won eight games by eight runs or more so far this season.

For Newark Memorial's part, Caitlyn Rose was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rose was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Ariana Romo looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Mahlyah Sao was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and four RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alyvia Costa, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Mission San Jose is set to challenge their familiar foe American at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Newark Memorial will take on rival James Logan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.7, the Colts 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.