For the second straight game, Oxnard will face off against Rio Mesa. The Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to face off against the Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Oxnard is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for Oxnard after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rio Mesa.
For Rio Mesa's part, Analia Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Gomez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rihyana Alvarez, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Oxnard's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 11-1 and their overall record down to 16-8-1. As for Rio Mesa, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 15-9.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Oxnard has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Rio Mesa struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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