Softball Recap: Firebaugh Comes Up Short

Falcons

Previous 5 Games

03/23/26 vs Marquez	0-13
03/19/26 @ Hawthorne	19-13
03/17/26 vs Compton Early College	18-3
03/14/26 vs Cabrillo	11-6
03/12/26 vs Chadwick	0-11

Firebaugh dropped down to 10-3 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 13-0 to the Marquez Gladiators. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Falcons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

As for Marquez, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1. Considering they have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

For Marquez's part, Darla Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Sanchez has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025.

In other batting news, Delilah Sanchez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Rosalia Reyes, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Firebaugh will face off against Dominguez at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup will give the Falcons their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Marquez, they will square off against Lincoln at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gladiators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.