Softball Recap: Santa Clara wins going away against Lynbrook

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 12:46am

Softball Recap: Santa Clara Bruins vs. Lynbrook Vikings

Santa Clara had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Lynbrook Vikings onto the board and left with a 17-0 win on Thursday. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Santa Clara this season.

Priscilla Medina was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Medina was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malana Dinwiddie, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Guzman, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.

Santa Clara's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Lynbrook, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.

Santa Clara will stay at home for another game and welcome Fremont at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lynbrook, they will head out on the road to square off against Homestead at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Homestead's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Lynbrook's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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