Aptos scored 10 runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Santa Cruz Cardinals 16-0 on Thursday.

Aptos were the first to get on the board in the first when #3 homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Aptos scored 10 runs on eight hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored one run, Gwen singled, scoring two runs, #3 doubled, scoring two runs, #6 hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, #16 homered to center field, scoring two runs, and #1 doubled, scoring two runs.

Aptos extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by #15 and #7.

Poppy Coursey led things off in the circle for Santa Cruz Cardinals. The starting pitcher allowed 14 hits and 14 runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking three. #13 started in the circle for Aptos. The pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out six and walking none.

Tezdyn Medina-Mates, Lucia Curley, and Phoebe Daodu each collected one hit for Santa Cruz Cardinals.

Aptos accumulated 19 hits in the game. #3 drove the middle of the lineup, leading Aptos with five runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-4 on the day. #6 and #16 each collected three hits for Aptos. #1, Gwen, #15, and #7 each collected multiple hits for Aptos. Gwen paced Aptos with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Aptos turned one double play in the game. Aptos were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. #1 made the most plays with five.