Palma had lost nine straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 5-14-1 to make it ten. They fell just short of the Watsonville Wildcatz by a score of 2-1. The Chieftains were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcatz earlier this season, when they won 4-3.
Sophia Cardinale
| 05/09/25 @ Watsonville | 11 |
| 05/07/25 vs Monterey | 5 |
| 05/05/25 vs Hollister | 5 |
Sophia Cardinale was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over 11.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Cardinale wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brianna Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
As for Watsonville, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 7th.
On Watsonville's side, Amelia Martinez spent all 12 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palma will challenge North Salinas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Watsonville, they will take on Everett Alvarez at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Wildcatz's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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