Lancers
| 04/25/25 vs Chula Vista Learning Community Charter | 20 |
| 04/11/25 @ San Ysidro | 16 |
| 04/07/25 vs Castle Park | 13 |
| 04/14/25 @ Montgomery | 11 |
| 02/28/25 vs Vista | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hilltop). They never let the Chula Vista Learning Community Charter Cobras get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory on Friday. With that win, the Lancers brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Maricela Barajas was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Catherine Vasquez looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Hilltop let Natalie Wood and Olivia Mertz run wild. Wood went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Mertz went 1-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Mertz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Kaylani Sablan was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Hilltop hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory made it two in a row for Hilltop and bumps their season record up to 9-10-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilltop will host Orange Glen at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.79 runs per game on average), something the Lancers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, they will welcome Bonsall at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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