El Camino took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Calexico, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats skirted past the Bulldogs 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 2, 2024.
Bella Mendoza was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Boone, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
El Camino hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.
El Camino is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Calexico, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Camino will host Santana at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calexico, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Holtville at 6:30 p.m.
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