Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sonoma Academy). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Roseland Collegiate Prep Grizzlies a 35-0 shutout on Thursday. The Coyotes haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Sean Stroud and Ryan Crawford made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Stroud pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Crawford struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Stroud scored five runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances, while Crawford went 2-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and one double. Stroud also brought in three RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Sonoma Academy got a massive performance out of Charlie Mutz, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one stolen base. Mutz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Elan Bloom also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Sonoma Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Coyotes
| 04/03/25 vs Roseland Collegiate Prep | 35-0 |
| 03/05/25 vs San Domenico | 17-2 |
| 05/10/24 vs Point Arena | 5-1 |
| 05/03/24 vs Technology | 10-1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Tomales | 19-7 |
Sonoma Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.2 runs over those games. As for Roseland Collegiate Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sonoma Academy will welcome Willits at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Roseland Collegiate Prep, they will host Rio Lindo Adventist at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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