Softball Recap: Ventura Snags Tenth Win in Last 11 Games

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

04/02/25 @ Van Nuys	21
03/21/25 @ Buena	13
03/20/25 @ Nordhoff	13
02/22/25 @ St. Bonaventure	12
03/04/25 @ Santa Barbara	11

After only one run in their last game, Ventura made sure to put some runs up on the board against Hueneme on Wednesday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Vikings. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Jayla Raya made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.

In other batting news, Tessa Denger was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Makayla Halley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Ventura hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 14 consecutive contests.

Ventura has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Hueneme, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ventura will welcome Oxnard at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellowjackets have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Hueneme, they will take on Buena at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.