Softball Recap: Tuesday's Win Is Pacific Grove's Fifth in Last Six Outings

Breakers

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 vs North Monterey County	10
03/27/25 @ Carmel	1
03/20/25 @ Soledad	5
03/19/25 vs Alisal	4
03/18/25 vs Palma	4
02/27/25 vs Pajaro Valley	20

Pacific Grove had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt North Monterey County on Tuesday. The Breakers never let the Condors get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Breakers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 27th.

Alex Giammanco made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Giammanco was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.

In other pitching news, Isabella Blackmon looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Destiny Buckles, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Savannah Hardy was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Pacific Grove was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .382 or higher in four consecutive games.

Pacific Grove is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for North Monterey County, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.

Pacific Grove wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 8-0 victory against Monte Vista Christian on the 3rd. As for North Monterey County, they will square off against Pajaro Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.71 runs per game on average), something the Condors will no doubt try to take advantage of.