Arroyo came out on top against El Cerrito on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Dons put the hurt on the Gauchos with a sharp 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Dons, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Sadie Fernandez
| 04/21/25 @ El Cerrito | 12 |
| 02/27/25 @ Moreau Catholic | 11 |
| 03/13/25 @ Heritage | 10 |
| 04/03/25 vs Encinal | 9 |
| 03/26/25 vs Mt. Eden | 9 |
Sadie Fernandez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Arroyo got a big performance out of Aneesa Aguon, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Alyssa Bueno also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Arroyo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as El Cerrito only posted a batting average of .192.
The win got Arroyo back to even at 6-6. As for El Cerrito, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 13-1.
Coming up, Arroyo will host Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Dons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for El Cerrito, they will venture away from home to challenge Pinole Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Gauchos 2.3, the Spartans 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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