Softball Recap: Southwest EC Has No Trouble Against Holtville

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 @ Holtville	18
03/28/25 vs Brawley	11
03/04/25 vs Holtville	11
02/24/25 @ Morse	11
04/01/25 @ Central	6

Southwest EC had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt Holtville on Tuesday. The Eagles blew past the Vikings 21-3. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.

Alexis Trujillo made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 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. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Southwest EC got a massive performance out of Monet Zavala, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI and one run. That's the most hits Zavala has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nicole Verdugo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.

Southwest EC always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Southwest EC pushed their record up to 10-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Holtville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season.

Southwest EC will have a chance to go back-to-back against Holtville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.