Newport Harbor gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the University Trojans. For the Sailors, this counts as revenge for the 6-5 victory the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2015.
Virginia Peterson
| 03/04/25 @ University | 9 |
| 03/01/25 @ Buena Park | 8 |
| 02/24/25 vs Laguna Hills | 8 |
| 02/22/25 vs Costa Mesa | 9 |
| 02/22/25 vs Costa Mesa | 6 |
Virginia Peterson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cora Jordan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alexis Vanhorn, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Newport Harbor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Newport Harbor and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for University, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newport Harbor will face off against San Clemente at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for University, they will take on Savanna at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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