
Lions
04/08/25 @ Clayton | 19-3 |
04/08/25 @ Clayton | 25-7 |
03/29/25 vs Highland | 20-7 |
03/28/25 @ McCurdy | 19-8 |
Santa Rosa waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Clayton Yellowjackets 19-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 25-7 on Tuesday.
Amaya Gonzales made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Gonzales was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Leah Moncayo was a standout: she fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Angelina Silva, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Santa Rosa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Santa Rosa's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.0 runs over those games. As for Clayton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santa Rosa will take on Mora at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers/Rangerettes have averaged an impressive 11.4 runs per game this season. As for Clayton, they will host Logan at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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