Lions
| 03/25/25 @ Central | 18 |
| 03/19/25 @ Tolleson | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs North | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Fairfax | 1 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Fairfax, Alhambra was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 18-4 margin over the Central Bobcats. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Miranda Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lillyana Reyes and Deidrea Tree did most of the damage at the plate: Reyes scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Tree went 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. Amelia Garcia was another key player, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
Alhambra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Alhambra's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Central, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Alhambra will have a chance to go back-to-back against Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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