King/Drew had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 2-3 to make it four. They came up short against the Harbor Teacher Monarchs, falling 25-2. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Golden Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Harbor Teacher, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 18.0 runs this season.
For Harbor Teacher's part, Lexi Cetina was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Cetina has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Hernandez, who fired off two triples, three RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Candice Gutierrez, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
King/Drew and Harbor Teacher will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Golden Eagles see the field they'll take on Fremont at 2:30 p.m. on April 13. As for Harbor Teacher, their break will end when they face Locke at 2:30 p.m. on April 13.
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