Softball Recap: Atwater Triumphs

While Atwater's win against Los Banos wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.

Kylie Medina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

Jazell Olivas

Hits (Career)

04/28/26 vs Los Banos	2
03/12/26 vs Central Valley	1
02/25/26 vs Turlock	1
02/12/26 @ East Union	1

At the plate, Jazell Olivas was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Haley Arnold also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Atwater's record now sits at 13-6. As for Los Banos, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Atwater will square off against rival Merced at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Falcons 3.9, the Bears 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Los Banos is set to challenge their familiar foe El Capitan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.