It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mater Dei Catholic had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They skirted past the La Costa Canyon Mavericks 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Mater Dei Catholic also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Arri Romero was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over six innings pitched. Romero has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Romero was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Gianna "Gigi" Flores was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bella Harris, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Mater Dei Catholic pushed their record up to 27-4 with that win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. As for La Costa Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 21-10 record this season.
As of now, neither Mater Dei Catholic nor La Costa Canyon have any future games scheduled.
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