Softball Recap: Fowler's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Fowler had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They put the hurt on the Minarets Mustangs with a sharp 28-1 victory. Considering the Redcats have won four matchups by more than 11 runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Izzy Lopez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Bradie Monis looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.

Alexis Alvarado

Hits

03/28/25 vs Minarets	3
05/15/24 vs Edison	1
05/07/24 vs Sierra	1
05/03/24 vs Fresno Christian	1
04/30/24 @ Fresno Christian	2
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Back at the plate, Alexis Alvarado was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with five runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Andreya Mendoza, who scored five runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Fowler kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.

Fowler pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Minarets, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fowler will venture away from home to take on Golden West at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Fowler's pitchers better be ready for this one: Golden West has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Minarets, they will head out to square off against Sierra at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.