Blazers
| 03/11/25 vs Mesa Verde | 23 |
| 03/11/25 vs Mesa Verde | 19 |
| 03/20/25 vs Golden Sierra | 14 |
| 03/06/25 @ Maxwell | 14 |
| 03/08/25 @ Pierce | 12 |
While Lindhurst didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Golden Sierra Grizzlies 24-14 on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Blazers, who have now won six games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Ashlynn Wheeler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kimberly Diaz-Valadez was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Kupser, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Lindhurst kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.6.
The win was the fifth in a row for Lindhurst, bringing their record up to 7-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.0 runs over those games. As for Golden Sierra, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Lindhurst will face off against Vacaville Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Golden Sierra, they will square off against Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Golden Sierra is facing Highlands at the right time seeing as Highlands is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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