Softball Recap: Locke Saints vs. Harbor Teacher Monarchs
Locke was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Harbor Teacher Monarchs. The match marked that first time this season in which Locke was not able to get on the board.
For Harbor Teacher's part, Karina Magadan made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Magadan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Magadan was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daniella Banuelos, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Banuelos is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Lexi Cetina was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Locke's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Harbor Teacher, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Locke will square off against Dorsey at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dorsey hasn't scored more than one runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Harbor Teacher, they will head out on the road to take on Fremont at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harbor Teacher is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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