Softball Recap: Santa Cruz Comes Up Short

Santa Cruz had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-13 to make it four. They lost 17-6 to the Scotts Valley Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 back in April.

Molly Pisciotta and Tezdyn Medina-Mates did some serious damage despite the final result: Pisciotta went 2-for-3 with two runs, while Medina-Mates went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.

As for Scotts Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5-1 record this season. The result was nothing new for Scotts Valley, who have now won 12 games by seven runs or more so far this season.

On Scotts Valley's side, Sofie Seese spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Seese has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Taylor Wilson was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Jazzy Doubek was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Cruz will take on Aptos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Scotts Valley, they will challenge San Lorenzo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.