Hawks Sweep Saddleback in Double Header

The Santiago Canyon College Softball closed out the Saddleback series with two wins on Friday. In game one of the day, SCC topped the Gauchos 11-3 in a six inning mercy rule win, followed by an 8-3 victory in the second and final game of the day.  

Hailey Guillen recorded the victory for the Hawks pitching staff in the first game. Guillen held the Gauchos to just 3 hits and 1 earned run over 6 innings of work bringing her overall record to 4-2. The Hawks offense combined for 12 hits including a 3-for-4 performance from winning pitcher Hailey Guillen (two doubles, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI), and a 3-for-4 game from Liliana Navarro who had a 2-run home run and a double for a total of 5 RBI's. Samantha Villanueva went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.  

In the second and final game of the series, Scarlett Adams threw a complete game victory allowing only 1 earned run. Liliana Navarro continued her hot streak going 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Jazmyn Moetului was 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored. Sabrina Rivera and Alexandra Molina each drove in 2 runs for the Hawks. 

The Hawks have 2 more weeks left in Orange Empire Conference play. They will continue the action with a 4-game series against Santa Ana College this week. The Hawks will be on the road on Wednesday with game one scheduled at 1pm.