Softball Recap: Alhambra Makes It Three in a Row on the Road

Alhambra lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Metro Tech, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Lions' pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights a 22-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won three contests by 17 runs or more so far this season.

Aliyah Carranza made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with one double and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

Lillyana Reyes

Doubles (Career)

03/31/26 @ Metro Tech	2
03/24/26 vs Central	1
04/01/25 vs Metro Tech	1
03/25/25 @ Central	1

In other batting news, Lillyana Reyes was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lesly Castaneda, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base.

Alhambra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive matchups.

Alhambra's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Metro Tech, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Alhambra will head out to face off against Millennium at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Metro Tech will be paying especially close attention to the Lions' contest: after the Lions face off against the Tigers, they'll take on Metro Tech again at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.