Softball Game Recap: Santa Cruz Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 9:24pm

Softball Recap: Santa Cruz Cardinals vs. Aptos Mariners

Monday just wasn't the day for Santa Cruz's offense. They lost 13-0 to the Aptos Mariners on Monday. Santa Cruz's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

For Aptos' part, they got a massive performance out of Emma Burgueno, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lanies Nunez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

Santa Cruz's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Aptos, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Cruz will square off against San Lorenzo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. San Lorenzo Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Santa Cruz surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aptos, they will head out on the road to challenge Harbor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Aptos is facing Harbor at the right time seeing as Harbor is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.

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