Capuchino proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 11) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Hillsdale Fighting Knights. This was a revenge game for the Mustangs: when they faced off against the Fighting Knights back in April, they had to take a 2-1 defeat.
Lola Sierra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lily Thomas was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Motroni, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Mustangs
| 05/01/25 @ Hillsdale | 3-1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Carlmont | 11-1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Los Gatos | 3-2 |
| 03/27/25 @ San Mateo | 5-1 |
| 03/25/25 @ Valley Christian | 10-7 |
Capuchino pushed their record up to 15-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.4 runs over those games. As for Hillsdale, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capuchino will take on Burlingame at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hillsdale, they will challenge Woodside at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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