Softball Recap: Soquel Knights vs. Monte Vista Christian Mustangs
Sadly, Soquel is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 contests. They fell victim to a tough 19-7 loss at the hands of the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs on Monday. Soquel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Monte Vista Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Soquel saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Niizawa, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Monte Vista Christian's side, Mae Martin made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Martin has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Martin was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kayla Fullalove-Silveira was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ava Alvarado, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Soquel's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Monte Vista Christian, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Soquel will take on Harbor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Soquel is facing Harbor at the right time seeing as Harbor is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Monte Vista Christian, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Santa Catalina, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Monte Vista Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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