The Pirate softball team shut out visiting Moorpark College 11-0 in five innings Thursday to take the season series from the Raiders. Catcher Gabriella Ramos pounded out two triples with three RBI and also scored a run to lead VC at the plate while Alexis White allowed just four hits in five innings from the pitcher's circle.
Ventura 14-18 (7-4) got off to a strong start with six runs in the bottom of the first inning, following that up with two runs in both the second and third frames. They scored a single run in the bottom of the fourth to set the final margin.
Ramos led the offense, and she was aided by Yamilex Ruiz, who batted 2-2 with two runs scored and a run batted in. Carly Camarillo was 1-3 with a pair of RBI while Brittany Perez went 1-2 with an RBI and a pair of runs. Lindsey Deitz also scored twice with a hit in the game, as did Farris Burke.
Currently, VC is in the driver's seat for the Western State Conference Gold Division's final automatic playoff berth. The Pirates will play their home finale on Monday April 13 at 2:30 pm against Oxnard College, a make-up of their rain out from April 7. The finish the season with three games on the road.