Softball Recap: Rancho San Juan Drops Season-High Score on North Monterey County

Trailblazers

Team Score (Highest)

05/09/25 @ North Monterey County	15
04/07/25 @ Stevenson	14
04/09/25 vs Monte Vista Christian	13
04/15/25 vs Stevenson	10
02/27/25 @ Palma	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rancho San Juan). They were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the North Monterey County Condors on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Trailblazers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Chelsey Misner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Alyssa Hernandez was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Alyssa Castillo was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base.

Rancho San Juan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.

Rancho San Juan's record now sits at 6-11. As for North Monterey County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho San Juan will face off against Pacific Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Breakers will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Trailblazers surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Monterey County, they will challenge Stevenson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.28 runs per game on average), something the Condors will no doubt try to take advantage of.