COD Softball cruises past Barstow, 19-0
The College of the Desert softball team erupted early and never looked back, scoring 10 runs in the first inning and nine more in the second to secure a 19-0 mercy-rule victory over Barstow.
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10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | X | 19 | 18 | 1 |
The College of the Desert softball team erupted early and never looked back, scoring 10 runs in the first inning and nine more in the second to secure a 19-0 mercy-rule victory over Barstow.
With the win, the Roadrunners improve to 10-15 overall and 4-8 in conference play, while the Vikings fall to 0-26 (0-12 - IEAC). COD also completes the three-game season sweep over Barstow by a combined score of 52-6.
Despite the lopsided series, Barstow is fielding a program for the first time in four seasons. Prior to COD's current three-game winning streak in the series, the Vikings had won five straight matchups dating back to 2019.
Sophomore right-hander Alyssa Martinez Sanchez (La Quinta H.S.) delivered a dominant performance in the circle, earning her sixth win of the season with a five-inning complete-game shutout. She struck out six and faced the minimum of 18 batters. At the plate, Sanchez also contributed, going 2-for-5 with three RBIs, two extra-base hits, and two runs scored for her 11th multi-hit game of the season.
Danika Cisneros (California Connections Academy - Bermuda Dunes) reached base three times out of the No. 2 spot, going 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBIs, and three runs scored.
Nevaeh Walls (Shadow Hills H.S. - Indio) stayed perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs for her second three-hit game of the season.
Jenna Bell (La Quinta H.S.) added another strong showing in the cleanup spot, finishing 3-for-3 with two runs scored, marking her third game this season with three or more hits.
Isabel Inzunza (Coachella Valley H.S. - Thermal) reached base in all four plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with two walks and scoring three runs.
Samantha Beltran (Shadow Hills H.S. - Indio) went 2-for-3 and scored three runs, while Amariz Rodriguez (Shadow Hills H.S. - Indio) capped the offensive surge with a 3-for-3 performance, driving in two runs and scoring twice.
The Roadrunners will close out the 2026 regular season at home, beginning with a doubleheader against Victor Valley on Friday, April 17 at 12 p.m. COD will then host Mt. San Jacinto on April 22 at 6 p.m. for Sophomore Night.
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