It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Miramonte had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the Hoopa Valley Warriors 14-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Matadors.
Casey Yung
| 05/20/25 vs Hoopa Valley | 1 |
| 05/15/25 vs Las Lomas | 1 |
| 05/08/25 @ Concord | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Berean Christian | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Northgate | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Casey Yung made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Miramonte's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-16 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Rguem, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs. Miramonte is 2-1 when Rguem posts two or more stolen bases, but 7-15 otherwise. Tanner Strand was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Miramonte always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. The last time their OBP was this high was was before the start of last season.
Miramonte's record now sits at 9-16. As for Hoopa Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Miramonte will take on St. Bernard's at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Matadors 3.5, the Crusaders 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. Hoopa Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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