After losing to Stevenson the last time they met, King City decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. King City narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Stevenson 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since March 25, 2024.
Alizah Carrillo
| 03/25/25 @ Stevenson | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Gonzales | 7 |
| 03/20/25 vs North Monterey County | 6 |
| 02/28/25 vs Greenfield | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs Templeton | 3 |
Alizah Carrillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Crystal Paramo, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Amity Hearne, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Paramo wasn't the only one working in the hit department: King City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. King City is 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got King City back to even at 4-4. As for Stevenson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King City will face off against Atascadero at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. King City is facing Atascadero at the right time seeing as Atascadero is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Stevenson, they are taking a road trip to challenge Soledad at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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