Softball: San Marcos Wins Two, while Dos Pueblos Splits Games at Simi Valley
by Dennis Moran, Noozhawk Correspondent
March 4, 2023 | 7:15 pm
San Marcos swept a home doubleheader Saturday, beating St. Bonaventure 4-3 in nine innings and Pioneer Valley 8-4.
Freshman infielder Solana Sandoval hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth in the first game, scoring Kamilah Morales from second base. Morales led off the inning with a double.
Caitlyn Early hit a solo home run in the third inning, and Kate Guerra went the distance in the circle, scattering 8 hits and allowing one earned run.
In the second game, Early went 4-for-4 with another home run, giving her a 5-for-8 day with two homers, four RBI and two runs.
Morales was also 3-for-4 against Pioneer Valley, with another double, giving her a 5-for-7 day with three doubles, three runs and two RBI.
Gigi Gritt, after catching Guerra’s game against St. Bonaventure, pitched a complete game victory against Pioneer Valley.
The Royals are now 4-1 on the season and 1-1 in Channel League play. They host Ventura on Wednesday.