Softball Recap: Tustin Tillers vs. Pacifica Mariners
Tustin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 20-0 loss at the hands of the Pacifica Mariners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tustin of the 17-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 4th.
Tustin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Reyes, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
On Pacifica's side, Ellena Ediss looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ediss has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aliyah Sandoval and Brooklyn Evans did most of the damage at the plate: Sandoval scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Evans scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kloe Lobato, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Tustin's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Pacifica, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tustin will take on Valencia at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pacifica, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kennedy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Pacifica will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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