Softball: Roadrunners post second shutout, beat SBVC 9-0 in five innings

Rio Hondo College freshman Brenae Martinez scattered four hits over a five-inning, complete-game shutout while Mylene Valencia went 3 for 3 with 4 RBI to help lead the Roadrunners to a 9-0 Foothill Conference victory over visiting San Bernardino Valley College on Wednesday. The mercy-rule win improved Rio Hondo to 9-17 overall and 4-2 in conference play.

The Roadrunners' offense continued to see the ball well as Rio Hondo put up nine runs for the second consecutive game. Valencia had three of the Roadrunners' nine hits on the day as she went a perfect 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles and a triple. Brittany Salcido chipped in with two hits, including a double and RBI.

Rio Hondo jumped on San Bernardino Valley (7-20, 2-4 FC) starting pitcher Terilyn Baude early by scoring five runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Roadrunners added four runs in the fourth to put into effect the eight-run mercy rule.

With the win, Martinez improved to 8-16 overall for Rio Hondo. She struck out three and walked one.

Rio Hondo returns to action on Friday (Mar. 25) at 12 p.m. when the Roadrunners travel to College of the Desert for a Foothill Conference doubleheader.