Recap: Capistrano Valley Cougars vs. El Toro Chargers
Capistrano Valley came tearing into Tuesday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the El Toro Chargers 3-2. For Capistrano Valley, this counts as revenge for the 6-5 loss El Toro walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Madi McDonnell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Quinn Southerland was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Micayla Turi, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On El Toro's side, Saylor Hinkson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Capistrano Valley's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for El Toro, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Capistrano Valley will take on Trabuco Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Capistrano Valley: 2.1, Trabuco Hills: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for El Toro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against San Clemente at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. El Toro will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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