Softball Recap: University Extends Road Winning Streak to Three

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palisades, University was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Los Angeles CES Unicorns by a score of 6-3. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Unicorns back in April, they had to take a 12-5 defeat.

Kayla Anzora made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Ditagi Smith was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Sharlyn Mendoza was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.

University lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are 3-1 when they post two or more home runs.

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Previous 3 Games (Away)

05/08/25 @ Los Angeles CES	6-3
04/28/25 @ Fairfax	19-3
04/10/25 @ Westchester	5-0

University pushed their record up to 6-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Los Angeles CES, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will welcome Westchester at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Los Angeles CES, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hamilton at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. The Yankees have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.94 runs per game on average), something the Unicorns will no doubt try to take advantage of.