Softball Recap: Saint Francis Extends Winning Streak to Eight

Lancers

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 vs Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory	17
03/18/25 vs Presentation	17
03/11/25 @ Capuchino	13
03/28/25 @ St. Ignatius College Preparatory	10
03/27/25 vs Carlmont	10

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Saint Francis ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Gilroy Mustangs. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Ava Bulanti made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.

In other pitching news, Mercedes Coller tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high.

Back at the plate, Peyton Tsao was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Rocha, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.

Saint Francis kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilroy only managed nine hits.

The victory (which was Saint Francis' eighth in a row) raised their record to 18-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Gilroy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Francis will face off against Los Gatos at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Gilroy, they will square off against Leigh at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs are facing the Longhorns at the right time seeing as the Longhorns are stuck on a four-game losing streak.