Softball Recap: Schurr Continues Home Dominance on Tuesday

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

03/20/25 @ Alhambra	31
02/25/25 @ Monrovia	19
04/08/25 vs Montebello	17
04/15/25 vs Alhambra	14
04/10/25 @ San Gabriel	14

Schurr had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Alhambra on Tuesday. The Spartans never let the Moors get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. Considering the Spartans have won 12 matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Melina Sanchez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Sarah Romero and Samantha Maldonado did most of the damage at the plate: Romero went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Maldonado went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those three doubles gave Romero a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mia Gonzales, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Schurr always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .654. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alhambra only posted an OBP of .267.

Schurr pushed their record up to 16-4-1 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Alhambra, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schurr will welcome Bell Gardens at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lancers have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Alhambra, they will host Montebello at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Oilers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.73 runs per game on average), something the Moors will no doubt try to take advantage of.