Kelly McKay hadn’t stepped into the pitcher’s circle since she was a freshman on the JV team, but the senior made a triumphant return on Tuesday in San Marcos’ 14-4 softball win at Bishop Diego.
McKay, who normally plays first base, struck out eight and walked none while allowing nine hits. She was taking the place of usual-starter Corinne Yingling, who pitched nine innings on Monday and needed the rest.
“Kelly showed us that we won’t have to worry about putting her in if Corinne ever needs a rest,” said coach Alex Sheldon.
Every player in the San Marcos lineup had a hit in the game, and the Royals scored a whopping eight runs in the second inning. The two biggest hits in the frame were and RBI double by Natalie Williams that made it 2-1 in favor of the Royals and a two-run double by Jenise Fretz. Sheldon also praised the solid infield play of Natalie Williams, Hannah Ball and Leanne Fretz.
The Royals (2-1) host Channel Island on Friday.
SAN MARCOS 14, BISHOP DIEGO 4
San Marcos…080 004 2 — 14 12 3
Bishop Diego…101 011 1 — 4 9 5
McKay and Flattery. Ballard, Gignac (6) and Swan.
2B — SM: JFretz, LFretz, Williams; BD: Gonzalez, Gignac, PSleep, Swan. 3B – BD: Ballard.
