Softball Recap: Olympian Eagles vs. San Ysidro Cougars
Olympian can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against the San Ysidro Cougars by a score of 5-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Olympian also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Gabi Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacqui De Murguia, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kailynn Robeson, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Like Olympian, San Ysidro also got a great game from a two-way player: Victoria Figueroa. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Figueroa has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Figueroa was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Maya Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run.
Olympian's win bumped their record up to 8-15. As for San Ysidro, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-8.
Olympian will take on Mar Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Olympian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Mar Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for San Ysidro, they will head out on the road to challenge Hilltop at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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