Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Garinger). They put the hurt on the Chambers Cougars with a sharp 17-1 victory on Thursday. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Efrain Santana
| 04/02/26 vs Chambers | 4 |
| 03/25/26 vs Ashbrook | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Chambers | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 1 |
Efrain Santana was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Diego Camero was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Andy Hernandez also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Garinger always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .875. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Garinger's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Chambers, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Garinger and Chambers will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Wildcats see the field they'll take on North Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Chambers, their break will end when they face West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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