Softball Recap: Fullerton Now 10-2 over Last 12 Games

Fullerton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Esperanza on Tuesday. The Indians put the hurt on the Aztecs with a sharp 11-2 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Indians considering their one-run performance the contest before.

Katelynn Mathews looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

Abby Lee

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/22/25 vs Esperanza	4
05/02/24 vs Hart	3
04/11/25 @ Ocean View	2
03/06/25 vs Bonita	2
03/01/25 vs Warren	2

On the hitting side, Fullerton let Abby Lee and Hayley Brock run wild. Lee went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double, while Brock went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four RBI gave Lee a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Wilder, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with three runs and one stolen base.

Fullerton 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 Esperanza only posted a batting average of .167.

Fullerton has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.9 runs over those games. As for Esperanza, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 17 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fullerton will welcome Long Beach Poly at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians are on a three-game streak of home wins, the Jackrabbits a five-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind. As for Esperanza, they will host Pacifica at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Mariners' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Aztecs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.