Softball Recap: Make It Two in a Row for Maranatha

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Previous 3 Games

02/21/26 - Away	10-0 W
03/24/23 - Home	17-0 W
02/28/23 - Away	14-3 W

Maranatha came out on top against Glendale on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Minutemen's pitcher stepped up to hand the Nitros a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Minutemen, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Campbell Taylor made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Taylor was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Christina Koroghlian and Isabella Quiroz did most of the damage at the plate: Koroghlian went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Quiroz went a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ella Klopp, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Maranatha always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glendale only posted an OBP of .062.

Maranatha has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 19.0 runs this season. As for Glendale, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Coming up, Maranatha will challenge Ontario Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Glendale, they will take on Beverly Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.