Softball Recap: El Monte Wins Going Away Against Gabrielino

The third road matchup was the charm for El Monte, as they earned their first away win of the season. Everything went their way against the Gabrielino Eagles on Friday as they made off with a 14-2 victory. The Lions not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21st.

Victoria Valdez

Hits (Career)

04/04/25 @ Gabrielino	4
03/28/25 vs Arroyo	2
03/11/25 @ Alhambra	2
02/27/25 vs Bell Gardens	2
04/17/24 @ Rosemead	2

Eve Reyes and Victoria Valdez were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Reyes tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Valdez pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At bat, Reyes went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI, while Valdez scored a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Valdez a new career-high.

In other batting news, El Monte let Naima Rodriguez and Leslie Marquez run wild. Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Marquez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, Rodriguez posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Leilani Diaz was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

El Monte always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

El Monte picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 4-5. As for Gabrielino, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. El Monte will square off against rival Rosemead at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Gabrielino is set to face off against their familiar foe Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.