Softball Recap: Exeter Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Monarchs

Margin (Wins)

03/14/26 @ McFarland	11
03/31/26 vs Avenal	10
03/28/26 @ Granite Hills	10
03/13/26 @ Avenal	10
03/17/26 @ Lindsay	8

Exeter had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Avenal on Tuesday. The Monarchs were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Buccaneers. Considering the Monarchs have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Exeter got a massive performance out of Leila Whitworth, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Whitworth has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Ramos, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

Exeter hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Avenal struck out ten times.

The win (which was Exeter's fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Avenal, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-5 record.

Exeter has already played their next game, a 10-2 defeat against Woodlake on the 31st. As for Avenal, 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 Dos Palos at 4:00 p.m. on the 10th.