The Washington Huskies will head out to take on the Miramonte Matadors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Washington earned a 5-1 win over Concord. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.
Ynez Lopez
| 03/13/25 @ Concord | 14 |
| 03/11/25 @ Redwood Christian | 9 |
| 03/10/25 vs Dougherty Valley | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Mt. Eden | 6 |
| 03/06/25 @ Deer Valley | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Ynez Lopez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6.1 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Washington let Ariel Guerra and Angelica Sanchez run wild. Guerra scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Sanchez scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Sanchez also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Olivia Machuca was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI.
Washington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Miramonte entered their tilt with Saint Mary's on Tuesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. Everything went their way against the Panthers as they made off with a 13-2 victory. The Matadors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 11 runs or more this season.
Abby Warren was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Maddie McKim and Gianna Granzella did most of the damage at the plate: McKim went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Granzella scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases McKim has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Julia Quinn-Ferguson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Miramonte now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Washington, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Washington has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Miramonte struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Washington skirted past Miramonte 14-12 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Washington since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
