Baseball Recap: El Cerrito Wins Going Away Against Salesian College Preparatory

El Cerrito never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Salesian College Preparatory Pride. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Gauchos this season.

Warren Lieu

Runs (Career)

04/04/25 @ Salesian College Preparatory	2
04/02/25 vs Salesian College Preparatory	1
03/29/25 vs Lowell	1
03/19/25 vs Justin-Siena	1
03/03/25 vs Santa Rosa	1

Jaxon Coles and Warren Lieu made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Coles pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lieu tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Coles scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Lieu scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Those two runs gave Lieu a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kamal Bhatt, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Ellis Fuller was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

El Cerrito was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

El Cerrito has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Salesian College Preparatory, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Cerrito will venture away from home to take on De Anza at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.6 runs per game on average), something the Gauchos will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Salesian College Preparatory, they will head out to square off against St. Patrick-St. Vincent at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Pride's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.