Softball Recap: Monta Vista Matadors vs. Gunn Titans
Monta Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Gunn Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monta Vista of the 1-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Gunn's part, Ruth Jaquette made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Jaquette has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jaquette was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Allison Novick and Tess Bogart did most of the damage at the plate: Novick scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Bogart scored a run while going 2-for-4. Audrey Norton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Monta Vista's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Gunn, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Cupertino the next time they take the field. Gunn will head out to face Cupertino at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Monta Vista will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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