After having lost a blowout in their previous game against La Jolla, High Tech SD was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Hoover Cardinals 20-9. The high-scoring effort was just what the Storm needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Ruby Parkin was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with five runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (four).
Grace Gallagher
| 04/30/26 @ Hoover | 4 |
| 04/23/26 vs Kearny | 3 |
| 04/10/26 @ San Ysidro | 3 |
| 03/25/26 @ High Tech CV | 3 |
| 03/23/26 @ Castle Park | 3 |
In other batting news, Grace Gallagher was incredible, going 4-for-6 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julia Melchor, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
High Tech SD always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
High Tech SD's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 6-8. As for Hoover, their record is now 8-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. High Tech SD will challenge rival Crawford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hoover is set to square off against their familiar foe Kearny at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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