Monte Vista Christian is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Kennedy on Saturday, but Kennedy came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Monte Vista Christian Mustangs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kennedy Titans, sneaking past 8-6. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-23), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Zack Gong looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carter Wright, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Parker Brown also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Mustangs
| 03/01/25 @ Kennedy | 8-6 |
| 02/27/25 @ Live Oak | 9-1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Watsonville | 6-0 |
| 02/24/25 vs MacDonald | 11-0 |
Monte Vista Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
Monte Vista Christian's record is now 4-0. As for Kennedy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monte Vista Christian will host North Salinas at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Monte Vista Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so North Salinas' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kennedy, they will be playing at home against Deer Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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