Northridge Academy put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the East Valley Falcons a 21-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Northridge Academy also won the last time the pair played on April 4th.
Alondra Laguna and Mackenzie Eaton were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Laguna struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Eaton pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Laguna has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Laguna fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 5-for-5, while Eaton scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lexy Harvey was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Val Montes was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Northridge Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for East Valley, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Northridge Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Vaughn at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Northridge Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. East Valley will take on Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
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