Softball Game Recap: Clayton Yellowjackets vs. Santa Rosa Lions

By Team Reports Apr 19, 2024, 4:04am

Softball Recap: Clayton Yellowjackets vs. Santa Rosa Lions

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Clayton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Santa Rosa Lions out 13-12. This was a revenge contest for Clayton, as the team was forced to settle for a 23-13 loss when these two played last Thursday.

For Santa Rosa's part, Kassie Padilla stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Villanueva, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Clayton's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Santa Rosa, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Clayton by a score of 15-2 later that day.

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