Softball Recap: Verdugo Hills Takes a Loss

Verdugo Hills extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-8-1 in the process. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagle Rock Eagles. The Dons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.

As for Eagle Rock, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.1 runs over those games.

For Eagle Rock's part, Marcella Terrazas made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Terrazas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.

Terrazas wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Marysol Jernigan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

Verdugo Hills wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-0 loss against Westlake on the 3rd. As for Eagle Rock, they have also already played their next contest, a 14-3 defeat against Venice on the 3rd.