Sultana had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the Highland Bulldogs.
LJ Borrego made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only a hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in February of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Brayden Booth was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Enrique Casillas was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Sultana always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only posted an OBP of .269.
Sultana didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-5 win against Knight on the 18th. As for Highland, they are taking a road trip to take on Golden Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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