Softball Game Preview: Colton Yellowjackets vs. Lancaster Eagles

By Team Reports May 1, 2025, 12:56am

Softball Preview: Colton Yellowjackets vs. Lancaster Eagles

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The Colton Yellowjackets will face off against the Lancaster Eagles at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Colton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 12 games.

On Wednesday, Colton made easy work of Bloomington and carried off a 12-1 victory. The Yellowjackets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.

ALYSSA RAMIREZ

Batters Struck Out

04/30/25 @ Bloomington2
04/28/25 vs San Gorgonio1
04/18/25 @ Rialto1
04/11/25 vs Bloomington1
03/27/25 vs Ontario Christian0
02/22/24 vs Big Bear2

ALYSSA RAMIREZ was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.

In other batting news, STEPHANIE DELACRUZ was excellent, going 2-for-4 with four runs and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. MALEAH JUAREZ was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Colton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 12 consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Lancaster came up short against Paraclete on Monday, falling 12-4. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Spirits recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Jordyn Zinn was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4.

Colton pushed their record up to 20-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Lancaster, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.

Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Colton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .444. However, it's not like Lancaster struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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