Softball Recap: El Modena's Loss Ends Four-Game Winning Streak at Home

By Team Reports Jun 7, 2025, 7:10pm

Softball Recap: El Modena Vanguards vs. Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders

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El Modena dropped their record down to 23-10 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders, falling 12-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vanguards, who until this contest were averaging 3.39 runs allowed.

Monica Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Galasso, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.

As for Mater Dei Catholic, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 27-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.

On Mater Dei Catholic's side, Arri Romero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Romero has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bella Harris, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Charlize 'Chuck' Masingale also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

As of now, neither El Modena nor Mater Dei Catholic have any future games scheduled.

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