Monterey softball

During its current run of two straight MBL titles, Monterey is 26-1 in league play, having won its last 14.
The Toreadores have been battled tested in the preseason, having played four games where late inning heroics were needed to decide the outcome.
The parts to three-peat are there with the return of pitcher Clarisa Cortez, who has 41 strikeouts in 35 innings of work.
 Cortez has packed a punch at the plate as well with a home run. She's part of a lineup that includes Tia Ruvalcaba, Katelyn Silva and Alyssa Seva'aetasi.
 The MBL opener in eight days with Christopher could dictate the direction the season.