Softball Recap: Sutter Has No Trouble Against Natomas

Sutter won the last time they faced Natomas and things went their way on Tuesday too. Sutter was the clear victor by a 20-4 margin over Natomas. Considering the Huskies have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Ryleigh Lemenager

Runs (Career)

03/25/25 @ Natomas	3
03/08/25 vs Carson	2
02/27/25 @ Marysville	2
03/11/25 vs Natomas	1
03/07/25 vs Nevada Union	1

Maddison Ramirez and Ryleigh Lemenager were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Ramirez pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Lemenager tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Ramirez gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Ramirez went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Lemenager scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave Lemenager a new career-high.

In other batting news, Maddie Watson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Kara Roper was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Sutter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .524. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The win made it two in a row for Sutter and bumps their season record up to 7-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Natomas, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.

Sutter and Natomas could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Sutter (ranked 392nd) will meet Destiny Christian Academy (ranked 40th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Natomas will square off against Rio Linda at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday down 713 places (901 vs. 188).