Softball Recap: Make It 15 in a Row for Las Plumas

Thunderbirds

Previous Games

04/08/25 vs Corning	10-0
04/03/25 vs Live Oak	17-2
03/29/25 vs Shasta	8-5
03/28/25 vs West Valley	4-0
03/28/25 vs Central Valley	4-0
+ 10 more games

Las Plumas came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Corning Cardinals. The Thunderbirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by eight runs or more this season.

Kendal Headley made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Rylie McInturf was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Brooklyn Atteberry was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

Las Plumas hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive contests.

Las Plumas pushed their record up to 15-1 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Corning, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.

Las Plumas has already played their next match, a 14-2 victory against Gridley on the 10th. As for Corning, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.