Softball Recap: Modesto Triumphs

It was a proper cat-fight when Modesto duked it out with Waterford on Friday. The Modesto Panthers blew past the Waterford Wildcats 24-8. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Sonia Padilla was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Bozada, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Panthers

On Base Percentage

02/21/25 vs Waterford	64.4%
02/20/25 @ Gustine	56.2%
02/18/25 vs McNair	46.8%
02/17/25 vs Hughson	21.1%
02/12/25 @ Chavez	32.4%
+ 16 more games

Modesto always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .644. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.

Modesto's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Waterford, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Looking ahead, Modesto will face off against Stagg at 4:00 p.m. on February 28th. Waterford will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Stone Ridge Christian at 4:00 p.m. on March 12th.