Softball Recap: Bonita Vista triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Alexis Jimenez

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 12:08am

Softball Recap: Bonita Vista Barons vs. Eastlake Titans

Bonita Vista can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Eastlake Titans by a score of 9-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Bonita Vista also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.

The team relied heavily on Alexis Jimenez, who fired off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. Bryanna Baca was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

On Eastlake's side, Desiree Gomez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaelene Jenkins, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.

Bonita Vista's victory bumped their record up to 12-10-1. As for Eastlake, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bonita Vista will face off against Mater Dei Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Mater Dei Catholic is coming into the matchup with 11 straight wins at home, so Bonita Vista will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Eastlake, they will head out on the road to challenge Otay Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Otay Ranch: 4, Eastlake: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.

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