The Whitney Wildcats will challenge the Buena Park Coyotes at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Whitney is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Whitney took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over Savanna.
Amaya Dugal made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
Chiugo Anyama
| 03/03/25 vs Savanna | 2 |
| 04/09/24 vs Artesia | 1 |
| 03/18/24 @ Loara | 1 |
| 02/16/24 @ Bolsa Grande | 1 |
In other batting news, Chiugo Anyama was excellent, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olachi Anyama, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Buena Park owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Nogales. The victory was some much needed relief for the Coyotes as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mia Gonzalez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Gonzalez was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Hinojos, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Calista Beltran, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
The win got Buena Park back to even at 4-4. As for Whitney, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Whitney has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Buena Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Whitney came up short against Buena Park in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 7-3. Will Whitney have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
