Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Santa Monica). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Centennial Apaches an 18-0 shutout on Tuesday. With that win, the Vikings brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Connor Matsui looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Ravi Chernack was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Jordan Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Vikings
| 03/10/26 @ Centennial | 15 |
| 03/07/26 @ Capistrano Valley Christian | 9 |
| 03/05/26 vs Woodrow Wilson | 12 |
| 02/26/26 vs Oxnard | 9 |
| 02/24/26 @ Royal | 1 |
| + 16 more games |
Santa Monica kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2025.
The victory (which was Santa Monica's third in a row) raised their record to 3-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Centennial, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Coming up, Santa Monica will take on Newbury Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Centennial, they will face off against Downtown Magnets at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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