Softball Recap: Mountain View Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Toros

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 @ Dobson	26
03/31/25 vs Dobson	20
03/27/25 vs Mesa	19
03/25/25 @ Skyline	16
03/17/25 vs Skyline	15

Mountain View came tearing into Saturday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Higley Knights as they made off with an 11-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Toros, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Jaelynn Fike made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other pitching news, Mountain View got a great performance from Brenna Campos as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Campos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kylynn Sylvester, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Abbie Cameron was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Mountain View was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Mountain View pushed their record up to 14-6 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Higley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16-1 record this season.

Mountain View will head out to square off against Perry at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Toros' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Higley, they will host Mesquite at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Knights are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak.