Softball Recap: Castle Park Takes a Loss

Castle Park extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They came up short against the San Ysidro Cougars, falling 13-0. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly 13 runs.

As for San Ysidro, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-7. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 11 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

For San Ysidro's part, Isabella Ulloa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Ulloa was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Maldonado, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Julia Rosales, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Castle Park will venture away from home to square off against Montgomery at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for San Ysidro, they will head out to face off against Francis Parker at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.