Pinole Valley extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping their season record up to 13-7 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the De Anza Dons. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
Mckenzie Ortega
| 05/02/25 vs De Anza | 11 |
| 04/30/25 @ St. Patrick-St. Vincent | 7 |
| 04/28/25 @ Saint Mary's | 10 |
| 04/25/25 @ Tamalpais | 8 |
| 04/22/25 vs El Cerrito | 10 |
| + 15 more games |
Mckenzie Ortega was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Ayla Serrano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Mariah Davidson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Pinole Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
As for De Anza, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. They haven't had much luck with Pinole Valley recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
On De Anza's side, Riana Everetts made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one double.
Looking ahead, Pinole Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Terra Linda at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. De Anza does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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