Softball Recap: Lompoc's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Lompoc never let their opponents score on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Taft Wildcats. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Braves considering their two-run performance the game before.

Lily Drysol

Batters Struck Out

04/14/25 vs Taft	6
04/12/25 vs Coalinga	3
04/09/25 vs Cabrillo	4
04/04/25 @ Mission College Prep	4
03/26/25 @ Righetti	1
+ 12 more games

Lily Drysol made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.

In other batting news, Teagan Thompson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rianna Stouppe, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Lompoc was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Taft only posted a batting average of .056.

Lompoc moved to 11-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Taft, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lompoc will square off against Arroyo Grande at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Braves are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Taft, they will venture away from home to take on Shafter at 4:00 p.m. on the 22nd. The Generals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.