The Bakersfield College Softball team defeated Cuesta College 3-1 on March 20 at BC. The game was won with the offensive help of BC player Aryka Chavez. Chavez went two for three at bat with three RBIs and a homerun.

Each team was able to score in the first inning as Cuesta player Dayna Torres registered an RBI, bringing in Cuesta’s only run of the night. BC answered by scoring two runs of their own as Jordan Jimenez was able to cross the plate with the help of Chavez’ hit in the bottom of the inning. After Chavez’ solo homerun in the bottom of the third inning, Renegade pitcher Kylee Fahy was able to shut down Cuestas offense for the rest of the game. Fahy (17-3) was awarded the win after allowing just one run on five hits with twelve strikeouts total. She currently leads the state in both wins (17) and strikeouts (157). Cuesta pitcher Sam Cabrera was credited the loss, allowing three runs earned on four hits with one strikeout.

BC will play their next game at home against Moorpark College on March 22 at 2:30 p.m.