Southlands Christian proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 16) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Sacred Heart of Jesus Comets 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since April 9, 2024.
Natalia Bargas
| 02/27/25 vs Sacred Heart of Jesus | 7 |
| 02/22/25 vs Schurr | 4 |
| 02/20/25 @ Garey | 6 |
| 04/27/24 @ Big Bear | 6 |
| 04/22/24 vs Samueli Academy | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
Natalia Bargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Analisa Guerrero was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Lopez, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Southlands Christian's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs over those games. As for Sacred Heart of Jesus, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Southlands Christian will challenge Workman at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Southlands Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Sacred Heart of Jesus, they will take on Mountain View in a tournament on Saturday.
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