Softball Recap: Rio Mesa Spartans vs. Oxnard Yellowjackets
It was a good run, but Rio Mesa unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Oxnard Yellowjackets by a score of 5-3. Rio Mesa was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oxnard apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Sarah Coccillos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hailey Olivera, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double.
On Oxnard's side, the team relied heavily on Kayla Lorona, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Rodarte, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Rio Mesa's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-4. As for Oxnard, they pushed their record up to 13-7-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio Mesa will challenge San Marcos at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. San Marcos is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Oxnard, they will head out on the road to square off against Pacifica at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Oxnard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pacifica's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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