After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Heritage Academy, Coronado was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Bayfront Charter Sharks a 14-0 shutout. That looming 14-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Islanders yet this season.
Tatum Munoz and Ali Pecus were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Munoz tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Pecus tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Munoz gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Munoz scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Pecus went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Pecus has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Maren Hawley was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Vida Sanchez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Coronado kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.4.
Islanders
| 03/19/25 vs Bayfront Charter | 14-0 |
| 05/14/24 vs Scripps Ranch | 2-1 |
| 05/09/24 vs San Diego | 9-0 |
| 05/02/24 vs Mission Bay | 12-3 |
| 04/30/24 vs Morse | 7-1 |
Coronado's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Bayfront Charter, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Coronado is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will face off against Madison at 4:00 p.m. on March 26th. As for Bayfront Charter, they will be playing at home against Sweetwater at 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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