Softball Recap: Venice Drops Highest Score of Season Against Los Angeles CES

Gondoliers

Team Score (Highest)

05/05/25 vs Los Angeles CES	26
04/02/25 vs Westchester	23
05/01/25 @ Westchester	22
04/10/25 vs Fairfax	22
04/23/25 @ University	18

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Venice). They blew past the Los Angeles CES Unicorns 26-0 on Monday. The victory was familiar territory for the Gondoliers, who have now won six matchups in a row.

Monserrath Zapata was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sandy Carrera was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Jaelyn Jacobo was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

Venice was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .725. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Venice's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Los Angeles CES, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Venice will square off against Mira Costa at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Los Angeles CES, they will face off against University at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.67 runs per game on average), something the Unicorns will no doubt try to take advantage of.