Sailors
| 04/17/25 @ Corona del Mar | 18 |
| 02/22/25 vs Costa Mesa | 15 |
| 03/25/25 vs Corona del Mar | 14 |
| 02/24/25 vs Laguna Hills | 13 |
| 03/04/25 @ University | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Newport Harbor). They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Corona del Mar Sea Kings on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Sailors, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Virginia Peterson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Newport Harbor got a massive performance out of Ally Shaw, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave Shaw a new career-high. Kate Shepherd also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Newport Harbor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corona del Mar only posted an OBP of .143.
Newport Harbor's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Corona del Mar, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newport Harbor will venture away from home to take on Portola at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Sailors are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Corona del Mar, they will head out on the road to challenge Edison at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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