It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but San Fernando had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They put the hurt on the South Gate Rams with a sharp 13-3 win. The result was nothing new for San Fernando, who have now won 15 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Madison Nanez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Erika Deniz, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jazleine Pizana, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On South Gate's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Veronica Esparza, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
The victory (which was San Fernando's third in a row) raised their record to 17-10. As for South Gate, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
San Fernando will square off against Verdugo Hills at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in San Fernando's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. South Gate does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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