Softball Recap: Hollister Extends Home Winning Streak to Four

Hollister won against Everett Alvarez last Wednesday with four runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Haybalers beat the North Salinas Vikings by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-2. The win continues a trend for the Haybalers in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won seven in a row.

Eliana Hatchett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Sophia Galindo was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Ashlee Io also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Haybalers

Previous 4 Games (Home)

04/04/25 vs North Salinas	4-2
04/02/25 vs Everett Alvarez	4-2
03/19/25 vs Notre Dame	5-1
03/11/25 vs Clovis North	2-1

Hollister's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for North Salinas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Hollister wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 2-1 victory against Los Gatos on the 5th. As for North Salinas, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-1 loss against Everett Alvarez on the 7th.