Monte Vista is 0-10 against Helix since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Monarchs will welcome the Scotties at 4:00 p.m. Monte Vista will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Monte Vista hadn't beaten El Cajon Valley on the road since May 3, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Monarchs put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 22-5 win. The result was nothing new for the Monarchs, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Reena Del Rosario made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Liliah Gorham
| 04/28/26 @ El Cajon Valley | 4 |
| 04/21/26 vs Mount Miguel | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs San Ysidro | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Crawford | 1 |
| 04/16/26 @ Grossmont | 1 |
In other batting news, Monte Vista let Olivia Mendham and Liliah Gorham run wild. Mendham went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Gorham got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. Those four runs gave Gorham a new career-high. Julieta Castillo Martinez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
Monte Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .630. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as El Cajon Valley only posted an OBP of .462.
Meanwhile, Helix entered their matchup against Patrick Henry on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Scotties fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 5-4.
Ella Aguayo and Sabrina Ramuno stepped up to the plate in a big way. Aguayo went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Ramuno went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Nikaylah Domingo, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Monte Vista's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Helix, their loss dropped their record down to 18-2.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Monte Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Helix struggles in that department as they've averaged .518. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Monte Vista might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Helix in their previous matchup on April 14th. Will the Monarchs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
