Burlingame had lost five games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-10 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Gunn Titans 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since March 27th.
Kiley Lyons made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Madeline Koo
| 04/25/25 vs Gunn | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Mercy | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs San Mateo | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Aragon | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs King's Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madeline Koo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Samantha Arce was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Burlingame kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
As for Gunn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since March 4th.
On Gunn's side, Katie Fitzhugh and Tess Bogart did some serious damage despite the final result: Fitzhugh went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Bogart went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Nicole Mendoza also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Coming up, Burlingame will challenge Hillsdale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gunn, they will take on Milpitas at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
