Softball Recap: California Has No Trouble Against Freedom

Grizzlies

Margin (Wins)

03/11/25 @ College Park	12
03/19/25 vs Monte Vista	11
04/12/25 vs Freedom	8
04/03/25 vs Foothill	8
04/01/25 @ Carondelet	7

California had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Freedom Falcons on Saturday as they made off with a 9-1 win. Considering the Grizzlies have won six contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Audrey Cotton tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Alina Curiel was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayda Crosby, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

California was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

California's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Freedom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-6-1 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. California will host Amador Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games the Dons have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Freedom, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pittsburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.