Pacheco’s Rodoni nearly perfect in softball win over Livingston

Gia Rodoni had a memorable first game back from an extended rest due to shoulder discomfort. The Pacheco High School pitcher and future Baylor player tossed a five-inning no-hitter, striking out all 16 batters she faced and hitting a two-run home run in a 15-0 victory.

A dropped third strike allowed a lone Livingston player to reach base, denying Pacheco the perfect game but allowing Rondi to gain the rare 16th strikeout in a 15-out game.

Girls soccer

Merced 2, Buhach Colony 1 in Merced – Freshman Alyssa Mallari scored and assisted on Jetta Saeteurn’s goal as the Bears (5-1-1, 1-0 CCC) opened league play with a victory. McKenzie Kirn scored for the Thunder (6-3, 0-1).

Golden Valley 2, Pitman 0 in Turlock – Amenah Munoz and Kelly Chavez each found the back of the net in the first half as the Cougars (5-2, 1-0 CCC) picked up a road win.

Turlock 1, Atwater 0 in Atwater – Erika Matola made three saves before exiting with an injury, and Gabriela Vega had four saves in relief, but Atwater (1-4-2, 0-1 CCC) fell at home to the Bulldogs.

This story was originally published March 10, 2015 at 10:21 PM with the headline "Pacheco’s Rodoni nearly perfect in softball win over Livingston."