Softball Recap: Hoover Has No Trouble Against Roosevelt

Hoover made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Roosevelt, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Patriots put the hurt on the Rough Riders with a sharp 13-1 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Patriots have won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Hazel Martinez

Hits (Career)

04/08/25 @ Roosevelt	3
04/04/25 @ Fresno	1
03/28/25 @ Sunnyside	1
03/19/25 vs Sierra	1
03/11/25 @ Mendota	1

Hazel Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Layla Jimenez was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Del Rio, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

Hoover lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Hoover's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Roosevelt, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Hoover will host San Joaquin Memorial at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Roosevelt, they will take on Fresno at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.25 runs per game on average), something the Rough Riders will no doubt try to take advantage of.