Argonauts
| 04/08/25 @ Compton Early College | 28 |
| 02/28/25 @ Savanna | 19 |
| 04/05/25 vs Firebaugh | 15 |
| 04/04/25 vs Ocean View | 15 |
| 02/17/25 vs Artesia | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Garden Grove). They put the hurt on the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix with a sharp 28-5 victory on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Argonauts with their most commanding win of the season.
Jazmine Santos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Hailee Le was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Shelby Tantardini, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 5-for-5.
Garden Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .702. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win (which was Garden Grove's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Compton Early College, their defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garden Grove will square off against Fullerton at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Argonauts' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Compton Early College, they will challenge Lennox Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rising Phoenix's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 11.5 runs per game this season.
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