Spartans
| 04/28/25 @ Ocean View | 5-2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Bishop Amat | 6-3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Pacifica | 6-2 |
| 04/18/25 @ El Modena | 5-1 |
| 04/16/25 vs El Modena | 7-2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Cypress | 5-3 |
Villa Park came tearing into Monday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Ocean View Seahawks by a score of 5-2. That's two games straight that the Spartans have won by exactly three runs.
Owen Smith looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
On the hitting side, Aidan Young was incredible, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while going 4-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Park, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.
Villa Park lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Villa Park's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ocean View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Villa Park will take on Foothill at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 2.5, the Knights 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Ocean View, they will challenge Brea Olinda at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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