Mariners
| 04/10/25 @ Ramona Convent | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Bishop Conaty-Loretto | 24 |
| 04/03/25 vs Serra | 27 |
| 03/26/25 @ Venice | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary | 13 |
| + 11 more games |
St. Monica and Mary Star of the Sea are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Mariners will challenge the Stars at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Monica is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
While St. Monica's win against Ramona Convent wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mariners sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Thursday. The Mariners haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Bella Urbina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ali Vogler, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Savanna Hernandez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mary Star of the Sea had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary on Thursday, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Stars have posted against the Cardinals since March 30, 2017.
Mary Star of the Sea also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Angelina Miller gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Amaree Arellano was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Ruby Rico was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
St. Monica's record is now 9-7. As for Mary Star of the Sea, their record now sits at 2-7.
Mary Star of the Sea's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: St. Monica has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. It's a different story for Mary Star of the Sea, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain St. Monica's hitters?
St. Monica took their win against Mary Star of the Sea when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 18-10 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mariners since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
