BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield College Renegades hosted the LA Mission Eagles, in a tightly contested softball matchup.

Both teams started the game with solid defensive performances, holding each other scoreless through the first couple of innings. LA Mission's pitcher, Vivian Little, showed early promise, but Bakersfield managed to break the deadlock in the third inning.

Bakersfield's Camille Chavez proved to be a crucial player, hitting a home run and driving in two runs to give her team a lead. Chavez's powerful hitting was complemented by solid pitching from Savannah Figueroa, who effectively shut down LA Mission's offense.

Despite efforts from LA Mission's batters such as Jayleen Piedra and Natalie Ascencio, they couldn't overcome Bakersfield's defense. The game ended with Bakersfield claiming victory with a final score of 3-0.

Pitching played a significant role in the outcome, with freshman Savannah Figueroa delivering a standout performance for Bakersfield, allowing only two hits and securing the shutout win.

Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts, but it was Bakersfield's ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities that ultimately secured the win. With this victory, Bakersfield moves to 16-12 overall on the season and 5-2 in conference