Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maranatha Christian). They put the hurt on the Orange Glen Patriots with a sharp 25-7 win on Tuesday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Hannah Visser was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Hope Fitzherbert
| 03/25/25 @ Orange Glen | 5 |
| 03/20/25 @ St. Joseph Academy | 4 |
| 03/12/25 vs Guajome Park Academy | 4 |
| 05/03/24 vs Coastal Academy | 3 |
| 03/01/24 @ Mount Miguel | 3 |
In other batting news, Hope Fitzherbert was incredible, going 3-for-6 with one home run, five runs, and four RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nadia Hernandez, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
Maranatha Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Maranatha Christian's record is now 3-5. As for Orange Glen, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Maranatha Christian will welcome Classical Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orange Glen, they will take on Guajome Park Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Guajome Park Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.4 runs per game on average), something Orange Glen will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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