By Alex Anderson

Cal Poly Humboldt softball faced Chico in a double header on April 16. The double header was part of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Strikeout Cancer day. The Jacks wore special strikeout cancer uniforms to raise awareness for various types of cancer.

The first game against Chico began at 11 a.m. and started off quickly, with the Jacks getting out to an early lead. Jacks scored seven runs in the first inning and kept the momentum going. 

Humboldt’s pitcher Gaige Garcia applied the pressure against Chico, making it difficult for Chico to get any hits off. By the fourth inning, the Jacks still maintained a 7-0 lead. Humboldt’s first base player Katlyn Gifford smashed a homerun into left field at the bottom of the fourth inning. 

The Jacks kept pace throughout the bottom of the fourth inning, adding two RBI’s to the scoreboard. The Jacks held off any response from Chico in the top of the fifth inning, final score 10-0, Jacks.

The opening inning of game two saw the Jacks getting out to another early lead with four runs. The Jacks kept the pressure on and Chico was unable to score a run until the fifth inning. Chico started to build some momentum, scoring two runs in the fifth inning and a third run in the sixth. The Jacks quickly answered back by scoring two more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Final score 7-3, Jacks. 

After the April 16 double header, the Jacks are on a five game win streak and are undefeated against Chico after four matchups. The Jacks now have an overall record of 22-19 for the season.