Softball Recap: Woodland Drops Highest Score of Season Against Natomas

Wolves

Team Score (Highest)

04/01/25 vs Natomas	17
03/04/25 vs Winters	11
03/22/25 vs Oroville	10
02/28/25 @ Lincoln	10
03/06/25 @ Bradshaw Christian	8

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Woodland). They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Natomas Nighthawks on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Wolves with their most commanding win of the season.

Taylin Gill made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Izzy Loesch was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Sofia Sanchez also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Woodland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Woodland's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 4-11. As for Natomas, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-10.

Woodland and Natomas could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Wolves will square off against Destiny Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (874 vs. 46). Meanwhile, Natomas (ranked 1004th) will meet Casa Roble (ranked 260th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.