Softball Recap: Merced Now 9-2 over Last 11 Games

After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Merced brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Everything went their way against the Buhach Colony Thunder on Thursday as they made off with a 15-1 victory. With that win, the Bears brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.

Annalise Ramirez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Macey Saucedo

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/16/26 vs Buhach Colony	3
03/24/26 @ Central East	2
04/02/26 @ Golden Valley	1
03/07/26 vs El Capitan	1

In other batting news, Macey Saucedo and Madison Cabral did most of the damage at the plate: Saucedo went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Cabral went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Saucedo a new career-high. Emma Ramirez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

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

Merced has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Buhach Colony, they moved to 12-8 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Merced will face off against El Capitan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gauchos have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Buhach Colony, they will take on Atwater at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunder's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.