Softball Erupts for 33 Runs in Sweep of San Jacinto

Snyder, TX — Western Texas College exploded for 18 runs on 16 hits Saturday, rolling past San Jacinto College, 18–0.

Ithalia Ozuna powered the offense, driving in six runs on two hits. She launched a three-run home run to right field in the first inning and added a bases-clearing three-run double in the second.

Western wasted no time getting on the board at the bottom of the first. Janie Rodriguez singled in a run, Honey Morales followed with an RBI double, Olivia Marks and Anely Paz each added RBI singles, and Ozuna's three-run blast pushed the lead to 7–0.

The momentum continued in the second inning as Western plated six more runs on five hits. Karissa Juarez tripled home a run, Vasquez added an RBI single, Ozuna cleared the bases with her double, and Ava Ramriez drove in another with a double of her own.

Western added five runs in the third. Two runs scored on an error, Paz delivered an RBI single, Rodriguez drove in a run after being hit by a pitch, and Morales capped the inning with an RBI single.

In the circle, Roberts was dominant, allowing just one hit over five shutout innings while striking out five and walking none.

Ramriez set the tone at the top of the order, going 3-for-4 from the leadoff spot — her third three-hit performance of the season. Western did significant damage in key moments, driving in 14 of its 18 runs with two outs.

Game Two: Western 15, San Jacinto 7

Western completed the sweep with a 15–7 win, fueled by a nine-run fifth inning.

San Jacinto struck first with an RBI double in the opening frame, but Morales answered with an RBI single in the bottom half to tie the game at 1–1.

Western jumped ahead in the second when Vasquez singled in a run, an error brought home another, and Morales doubled to score two more. An error extended the lead to 6–4 in the third.

After San Jacinto briefly took  the lead in the fifth with a pair of RBI hits, Western responded with its biggest inning of the day. Juarez opened the inning with a solo home run to center. Ozuna singled in a run, Rodriguez added a two-run single, Madrid drove in one, Marks singled home two, Paz drew a bases-loaded walk, and Ozuna later walked to force in another run.

Barajas started in the circle, allowing four runs over 2.1 innings. Ozuna appeared in relief to help secure the win.

Up next

Lady Westerners will turn around and play Hill College on Sunday, February 22nd at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.