Pacifica hasn't had much luck against Oxnard recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Tritons will head out on the road to face off against the Yellowjackets at 3:30 p.m. Pacifica is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Pacifica came out on top against Santa Barbara on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Tritons blew past the Dons 16-6. The victory continues a trend for the Tritons in their matchups with the Dons: they've now won six in a row.
Kelsey Colvin
| 05/02/25 vs Santa Barbara | 4 |
| 02/20/25 vs Foothill Tech | 3 |
| 02/12/24 vs Channel Islands | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs San Marcos | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ventura | 2 |
Pacifica let Kelsey Colvin and Aubrey Colvin run wild. Kelsey went 3-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Aubrey went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four runs gave Kelsey a new career-high. Denise Gutierrez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pacifica kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Oxnard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 5-2 to Rio Mesa.
Natalie Rodarte made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachel Godoy, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Pacifica's record is now 6-13. As for Oxnard, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Pacifica has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Oxnard struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pacifica suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Oxnard in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Tritons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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