Softball Recap: Concord Finds Home Field Redemption Against Campolindo

There's no place like home for Concord, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Campolindo Cougars with a sharp 16-6 victory on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won four in a row.

Aislynn Newlin

Batters Struck Out

05/08/25 vs Campolindo	6
05/06/25 @ Las Lomas	8
05/01/25 vs Berean Christian	8
04/29/25 vs Mt. Diablo	10
04/23/25 @ Miramonte	8
+ 10 more games

Aislynn Newlin made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Shay Caban and Danielah Breaux did most of the damage at the plate: Caban got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Breaux got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Breaux a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aaleah Hunt, who earned one RBI and three runs.

Concord always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Campolindo only posted an OBP of .304.

Concord's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Campolindo, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Concord will host Miramonte at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Matadors will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bears surely won't give up without a fight. As for Campolindo, they will face off against Mt. Diablo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.76 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.