Softball Recap: Garfield Takes Down Chatsworth in a Playoff Battle

Bulldogs

Previous Games

05/23/25 vs Chatsworth	5-3
05/21/25 vs Marshall	11-1
05/10/25 vs Marquez	6-1
05/09/25 @ South East	9-5
05/07/25 vs South East	6-0
+ 2 more games

Garfield extended their postseason success on Friday against Chatsworth. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Chancellors. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.

Nadia Carrillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Jade Ortega and Rosalie Aguilera did most of the damage at the plate: Ortega went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Aguilera went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits Ortega has posted since back in March. Clara Villalpando was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Garfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in seven consecutive matchups.

Garfield pushed their record up to 17-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Chatsworth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season.

Garfield will face off against Legacy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Chatsworth does not have any more games scheduled as of now.