Softball Recap: Orestimba Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

02/24/26 @ Gustine	19
03/04/26 vs Big Valley Christian	17
03/06/26 @ Turlock	12
02/25/26 @ Buhach Colony	10

Orestimba extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 5-1. They blew past the Turlock Bulldogs 15-3. Considering the Warriors have won four matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Hailey Starr made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Karina Gonzalez was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Rae Oliveros was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Orestimba was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .588. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.

As for Turlock, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since May 14, 2025.

On Turlock's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Audrey Bailey, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Looking ahead, Orestimba will challenge Los Banos at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Turlock, they will take on Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.