Santa Paula got themselves on the board against Channel Islands on Tuesday, but Channel Islands never followed suit. They blew past the Raiders 19-0. Considering the Cardinals have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ayla Rodriguez tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
Abby Ibarra
| 04/01/25 @ Channel Islands | 5 |
| 03/22/25 @ Buena | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Channel Islands | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Carpinteria | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Carpinteria | 2 |
On the hitting side, Abby Ibarra was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-4. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mia Cardenas, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Santa Paula was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Santa Paula's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Channel Islands, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Paula will head out to face off against Hueneme at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Channel Islands, they will venture away from home to square off against Carpinteria at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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