Eastside had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Palmdale on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Falcons 15-4. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Sayde Morgan was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
Bethanie Jimenez
| 03/10/26 @ Palmdale | 4 |
| 03/03/26 @ Boron | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Antelope Valley | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Palmdale | 2 |
| 02/24/26 vs Desert | 1 |
In other batting news, Bethanie Jimenez was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leilanie Garcia, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Eastside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palmdale struck out seven times.
Eastside's record is now 5-0. As for Palmdale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastside will take on Knight at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Palmdale, they will take on Hemet in a tournament on Wednesday.
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