Softball Recap: Orestimba Victorious

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Previous Games

05/05/26 - Away	5-3 W
04/02/26 - Home	8-4 W
05/06/25 - Home	18-7 W
04/03/25 - Away	13-0 W
05/03/23 - Home	7-1 W
+ 5 more games

Orestimba posted their closest victory since April 8, 2025 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Hilmar Yellowjackets 5-3. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

Hailey Starr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Orestimba saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Johanna Perez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Karina Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Orestimba hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Orestimba's victory bumped their record up to 17-10. As for Hilmar, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-9.

Orestimba does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hilmar, they will welcome Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Yellowjackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.