SOFTBALL: The VC softball team struggled on the final day of the Ventura College Spring Games Sunday, dropping a pair of games to Antelope Valley, 8-0 , and Cypress 11-2 at the VC Softball Complex. Hits and runs were a rare commodity for the Pirates (14-12-1, 6-2) as they manages just five safeties and two runs on the day. Ashley Thorp managed the only extra base hit of the day, a double, and she scored a run in the finale.
Ventura 0, Antelope Valley 8
The Pirates fell behind 4-0 in the first inning and never recovered against the Marauders. Ashley Cerda managed the only hit of the game for VC, as the Pirates were limited to five base runners in the five-inning contest.
Ventura 2, Cypress 11
A scoreless first inning yielded to runs in each of the final four frames for the Chargers. Ashley Thorp doubled and scored, and Sabrina Cerda also had a hit with a run scored. Alyssa Mendoza and Emily Heath also managed singles in the game and Roxanne Lopez had VC's only RBI of the day.
The Pirates resume Western State Conference Gold Division play on Tuesday April 1 at home against Cuesta. Games are scheduled to begin at 1:00 and 3:00 pm at the VC Softball Complex.