Softball Recap: Tehachapi Triumphs

Tehachapi won against North last Tuesday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Warriors walked away with a 7-2 win over the Stars. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Stars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Cadence McIrvin

Batters Struck Out

04/10/25 @ North	5
04/08/25 vs North	10
03/29/25 vs Bakersfield Christian	7
03/28/25 vs Porterville	10

Cadence McIrvin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

In other pitching news, Makinzie Yasumoto tossed a big game, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.

Back at the plate, Kayden Grigsby was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Emily Perkins was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Tehachapi hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Tehachapi's record is now 11-8. As for North, they dropped their record down to 13-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.

After both having extra time off, Tehachapi and West will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 4:00 p.m. on the 22nd. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.56 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for North, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Bakersfield at 4:45 p.m. on the 22nd. The Stars are facing the Blades at the right time seeing as the Blades are stuck on a 14-game losing streak.