Softball Recap: Sierra Vista Has No Trouble Against Garey

After only one run in their last contest, Sierra Vista made sure to put some runs up on the board against Garey on Thursday. The Dons were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Vikings. With that win, the Dons brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.

Marlene Diaz

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/17/25 vs Garey	3
04/08/25 @ Nogales	2
03/11/25 @ Pasadena	2
03/27/25 vs Azusa	1

Marlene Diaz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Diaz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kayla Iniguez was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ysabella Lopez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Sierra Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Garey only posted an OBP of .346.

Sierra Vista has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 14.3 runs. As for Garey, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Coincidentally, Sierra Vista and Garey will both be playing Baldwin Park the next time they take the field. The Vikings will host the Braves at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Dons will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on the 29th.