Softball Recap: Edison falls short of Wasco in the playoffs

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 7:47am

Softball Recap: Edison Tigers vs. Wasco Tigers

Edison and Wasco squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Edison had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Wasco Tigers by a score of 2-0.

For Wasco's part, Cedes Saldana was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Saldana has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Saldana was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.

Saldana wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sara Adams, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

Edison's defeat dropped their record down to 14-12. As for Wasco, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-6.

Edison does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wasco, they will head out on the road to square off against Bakersfield Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bakersfield Christian is coming into the match with 14 straight wins at home, so Wasco will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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