A feisty cat fight will be fought as Escalon Cougars face off against Sonora Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Escalon is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Escalon came up short against Orestimba and fell 10-6.
Madison Babasa put in work no matter where she played. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Ariana Velasco
| 03/25/25 @ Orestimba | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Summerville | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Big Valley Christian | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Buhach Colony | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Hughson | 1 |
In other batting news, Ariana Velasco was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Escalon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orestimba only posted a batting average of .286.
Meanwhile, Sonora fell victim to Calaveras and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Red Hawks, falling 10-0. Wildcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Red Hawks since on Thursday.
Escalon's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Sonora, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-6.
Escalon might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Sonora in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Escalon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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