Lions
| 04/04/25 @ Gabrielino | 14 |
| 03/28/25 vs Arroyo | 7 |
| 03/26/25 vs South El Monte | 0 |
| 03/21/25 vs Mark Keppel | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Southlands Christian | 8 |
| + 4 more games |
El Monte is 9-1 against Rosemead since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Lions will take on the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. El Monte is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
El Monte is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Gabrielino on Friday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Eagles. The Lions not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21st.
Eve Reyes and Victoria Valdez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Reyes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Valdez tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Reyes went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI, while Valdez scored a run while going 4-for-4. That's the most doubles Reyes has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Naima Rodriguez and Leslie Marquez did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Marquez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, Rodriguez posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Leilani Diaz was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
El Monte always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 24 runs the game before, Rosemead was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 16-1 to Arroyo.
Rosemead's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for El Monte, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
El Monte came out on top in a nail-biter against Rosemead in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 8-6. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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