Softball

Softball Athletes of the Week | Apr. 13, 2026

Hitter of the Week
Name: Mariah Rodriguez
School: Whittier
Year: Sophomore
Position/Number: Catcher / Designated Player / #1
Hometown/High School: Barstow, Calif. / Barstow
 
Rodriguez set the tone immediately in the first game of the series between Whittier College and Pomona-Pitzer Colleges, batting 5-for-5 just a triple shy of the cycle. The sophomore drove in eight runs and scored six, going 7-for-9 in the Poets’ two victories to take the series.
 
Pitcher of the Week
Name: Caitlynn Griffith
School: Redlands
Year: First-year
Position/Number: Starting Pitcher / #10
Hometown/High School: Pala, Calif. / Rancho Christian
 
Griffith spun 5.1 shutout innings and picked up two wins as No. 7 University of Redlands swept Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges, running the Bulldogs’ winning streak to a program-record tying 19 games. The rookie struck out nine while allowing just five hits in 6-3 and 3-1 victories.
 

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