Dons
| 05/02/25 @ Berkeley | 5-0 |
| 04/30/25 @ Kennedy | 9-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ El Cerrito | 8-2 |
Arroyo had won three straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped their record up to 9-7 to make it four. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Berkeley Yellowjackets a 5-0 shutout. The Dons haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Berkeley's batters probably weren't too happy with Sadie Fernandez, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (she gave up a single walk). Fernandez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Arroyo got a big performance out of Tati Rocha, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Ariana Rocha was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Arroyo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berkeley only posted a batting average of .000.
As for Berkeley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
On Berkeley's side, Olive Lightfoot spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
Looking ahead, Arroyo will be playing in front of their home fans against San Leandro at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Dons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Berkeley, they are taking a road trip to face off against Liberty at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.
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