It was a sunny day with a spring breeze as City College’s softball team took on the Diablo Valley College Vikings April 26, winning its final home game 6-0.
Excitement and determination filled the air as the sun slowly baked the bleachers and the field. Both teams remained scoreless during the bottom of the third inning, leaving the audience grasping the side of their seats.
At the top of the third inning, City College pitcher Cortney Allen struck out three Viking batters within 15 minutes, and the Panthers were back on track.
During the fourth inning, Allen got an RBI, sending her teammate Kathy Fong home. The Panthers were up by one and the game was in their favor.
It wasn’t until the sixth inning when things got really hot. The Panthers were charged, scoring three more RBIs. The score was now 4-0.
Though the Vikings did not get a single run, they were still determined to par up with the Panthers. However, their determination was not enough to catch the Panthers.
The game ended with the final score of 6-0, giving the Panthers the final home game victory, readying them for playoffs.
Schedules for playoffs will be announced April 28 on the softball website.
