Softball Recap: Locke Takes a Loss

Locke had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-6 to make it 11. They lost 21-0 to the Port of Los Angeles Polar Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Polar Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 on Thursday.

As for Port of Los Angeles, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-4. The result was nothing new for the Polar Bears, who have now won eight games by nine runs or more so far this season.

For Port of Los Angeles' part, Jimena Vargas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Vargas has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Port of Los Angeles got a massive performance out of Rochelle Watkins, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Randall, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.

Coincidentally, Locke and Port of Los Angeles will both be playing Dorsey the next time they take the field. The Polar Bears will host the Dons at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Saints will head out to face them at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.