Saugus proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 11) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Castaic Coyotes, sneaking past 3-1. The Centurions haven't had any issues with the Coyotes recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Riley Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Olivia Frias
| 03/12/26 @ Castaic | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Rio Rancho | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Camarillo | 2 |
| 03/10/26 @ Harvard-Westlake | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Chino Hills | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Frias, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Specht, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
The victory got Saugus back to even at 6-6. As for Castaic, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Saugus is set to challenge their familiar foe Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Castaic will square off against rival West Ranch at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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