Fullerton came out on top against Segerstrom on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Indians' pitcher stepped up to hand the Jaguars a 6-0 shutout. The Indians have beaten the Jaguars the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Jaguars has come to flipping the script.
The result came thanks to Katelynn Mathews's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ava Flores was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Naia Su'e also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Fullerton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Indians
| 05/02/25 @ Segerstrom | 6-0 |
| 04/25/25 @ Garden Grove | 17-2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Kennedy | 1-0 |
| 04/11/25 @ Ocean View | 14-5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Los Altos | 6-1 |
Fullerton's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-7. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Segerstrom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Fullerton and Segerstrom should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Indians will take on Kennedy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (36 vs. 233). Meanwhile, Segerstrom (ranked 377th) will meet Ocean View (ranked 875th) at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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