Softball Recap: Esperanza's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

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Previous 4 Games

03/27/25 - Home	4-2 W
03/16/18 - Neutral	4-11 L
03/13/18 - Home	4-3 W
03/05/16 - Away	4-12 L

Esperanza took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Cypress, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Esperanza skirted past Cypress 4-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Aztecs as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Charley Duran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jenna Gober, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Esperanza hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cypress struck out 11 times.

Esperanza's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-8. As for Cypress, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Esperanza will host Santiago at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Santiago's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Esperanza's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cypress, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pacifica at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.