Moreau Catholic scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 24-3 margin over the Irvington Vikings. With that victory, Moreau Catholic brought their scoring average up to 10.5 runs per game.
Naomi Chen and Yazlin Rodrigues made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Chen pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Rodrigues pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Chen got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and a triple, while Rodrigues scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Olivia Ritchie was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, five runs, and a triple. Arielle Manzanares was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
On Irvington's side, Savannah Moreno made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Irvington was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moreau Catholic only hit no.
The win made it two in a row for Moreau Catholic and bumps their season record up to 2-2. As for Irvington, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Moreau Catholic will be playing at home against Mission San Jose at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mission San Jose is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Irvington, they will head out on the road to square off against James Logan at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. James Logan's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Irvington's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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