Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Moreno Valley). They were the clear victors by a 29-2 margin over the Perris Panthers on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Julia Harris made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Mia Licon
| 04/03/25 vs Perris | 5 |
| 02/15/24 vs La Sierra | 3 |
| 03/15/24 @ Rancho Verde | 2 |
| 03/12/24 vs Yucca Valley | 2 |
| 03/04/24 vs Mesa Grande Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, Moreno Valley got a massive performance out of Mia Licon, who scored five runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave Licon a new career-high. Marissa Martinez was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Moreno Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .704. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Moreno Valley's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Perris, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Moreno Valley will welcome Rancho Verde at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Perris, they will take on United Christian Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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