SOFTBALL: BLANKING THE RUSTLERS

The No. 9 Hornets made quick work of Golden West College on Monday enforcing the mercy rule on the Rustlers 12-0.

The game was played at Fullerton College, however it was a home game for Golden West due to poor field conditions.

Fullerton whipped up 3 runs in the top of the first and did not look back. Lulu Vasquez punched in the first run hitting the ball to left field scoring Veronica Garza. Annabel Mendez hit a hard shot up the middle that brought Vasquez in along with Sarah Rengifo.

In the second inning FC went up 6-0. Garza smoked the ball off the left field fence for a double that scored Desiree Guzman.  Vasquez copied Garza hitting the ball to the same spot for a double scoring Kaylee Williamson from first base. Vasquez came in from third after a throwing error by the GWC pitcher.

In the fifth inning, FC added 5 more runs. With the bases loaded, Hunter Williams worked a walk forcing Camille Greene home. Vasquez hit a high SAC Fly to left field giving Alyssa Haro the chance to score from thrid after tagging up. Jocelyn Alcala hit a single to left field scoring Jessica Avilla. Clarissa Hernandez singled to left center bringing Williams in, and Natalie Gonzalez reached on a fielder's choice allowing Lilavois to score on the throw.

Jessica Lopez got the start and earned the win for Fullerton throwing 2 innings with 4 strikeouts and zero walks. Lulu Vasquez came in to finish it in the bottom of the third and delivered 3 strikeouts with 2 walks.

Up Next: The Hornets (16-4 overall, 6-3 OEC) will play at Santa College this Wednesday, March 20^th at 3:00 pm.