
Padres
04/26/25 vs King City | 3-2 |
04/24/25 @ Monte Vista Christian | 15-7 |
04/23/25 vs Santa Teresa | 7-5 |
04/22/25 vs North Monterey County | 19-15 |
Carmel extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping their season record up to 13-4 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the King City Mustangs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-15 back in March.
Ava Mangiapane was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Mangiapane was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Mangiapane wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Houston, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Another was Nicole Tapson, who earned one RBI and two stolen bases.
Carmel hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as King City struck out seven times.
As for King City, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On King City's side, Alizah Carrillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Carmel is set to square off against their familiar foe Rancho San Juan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, King City will face off against rival Stevenson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Mustangs' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while the Pirates have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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