Softball Recap: Sterling Has No Trouble Against Quincy

Golden Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 vs Dixon	15
04/15/25 @ Alleman	13
04/10/25 vs Galesburg	10
04/01/25 @ Quincy	8
03/22/25 vs Erie-Prophetstown	8

Sterling had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Quincy on Thursday. The Golden Warriors blew past the Blue Devils 9-2. The result was nothing new for the Golden Warriors, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Lily Martinez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaity Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rosie Cantu, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Sterling was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Quincy only posted a batting average of .214.

Sterling is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Quincy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling will head out to challenge Rock Island at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Quincy, they will venture away from home to square off against Quincy Notre Dame at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.