Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Helix). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the El Cajon Valley Braves a 21-0 shutout on Wednesday. Considering the Highlanders have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Helix got a great performance from Katelyn Woodland as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Woodland has posted since back in February of 2024.
Ta'Tiannah Wright
| 04/02/25 @ El Cajon Valley | 4 |
| 02/24/25 @ Mar Vista | 3 |
| 04/16/24 @ Valhalla | 3 |
| 03/31/25 @ West Hills | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Bayfront Charter | 2 |
On the hitting side, Ta'Tiannah Wright was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Lauren Farace was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Helix was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
With the victory, Helix broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-3. As for El Cajon Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Helix will be taking part in a tournament against Ramona at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for El Cajon Valley, they will welcome Monte Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Braves are facing the Monarchs at the right time seeing as the Monarchs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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