Whitney hasn't had much luck against Cerritos recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 3:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Whitney lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Artesia, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Wildcats blew past the Pioneers 18-12 last Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Monicka Manni made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Whitney got a massive performance out of Chiugo Anyama, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. Madison Velazquez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Meanwhile, Cerritos entered their tilt with Glenn last Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 8-2 win.
Cerritos' record now sits at 11-5. As for Whitney, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-9 record.
Whitney might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Cerritos in their previous meeting on April 8th. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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