Softball Recap: Sparks Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against South Tahoe, Sparks was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Everything went their way against the Hug Hawks as they made off with a 14-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Railroaders as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Bailey Hunden was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). Hunden was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

Liliana Pimentel Espana

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/28/25 vs Hug	3
04/12/25 @ Wooster	2
04/12/25 @ Wooster	2
03/20/24 vs Truckee	2
04/19/25 @ North Valleys	1

In other batting news, Liliana Pimentel Espana was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Monteiro, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Sparks always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Sparks' victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Hug, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-17.

Sparks will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Hawks: the pair will be back at it again later today.