Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Clear Lake

Cardinals

Previous 3 Games

03/21/25 @ Willits	9-3
03/18/25 vs Point Arena	15-2
03/07/25 vs Calistoga	12-2

Clear Lake had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Willits Wolverines. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Atiana Patino made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Patino was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindee Bingham, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Ashlyn Cruz was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Clear Lake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Willits only posted an OBP of .344.

Clear Lake's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Willits, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Coming up, Clear Lake will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Helena at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Willits, they are taking a road trip to take on South Fork at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.