By Ed Piper
Point Loma's softball team led 4-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, but La Jolla came back to win a thrilling 6-5 victory at home in the Monarch Classic Wed., March 23.
The come-from-behind triumph, against traditional powerhouse Point Loma, marks a real turning point for the Viking softball program. Last year, La Jolla was the upstart team, riding the talents of new and returning players to a winning season for the first time in several years.
Now Coach Anthony Sarain's talented squad is building on the successes of last year. The Pointers, though not enjoying one of their stellar years so far, are still a valid measuring point for a team's strength or weakness.
In 2015, La Jolla came from behind to win a 7-6 decision on a grand slam by Stephanie Alvarez in the bottom of the seventh inning. Point Loma, in overlooking the traditionally weak Vikings, had started a pitcher who was not their number one hurler.
In the most recent victory, Point Loma had no excuses. La Jolla didn't give the Pointers any, scoring a single run in the bottom of the fourth and three in the fifth. The Vikings pushed over two runs in the bottom of the seventh for their second straight comeback win over Point Loma at home.
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