Banning scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Gardena Panthers onto the board and left with a 23-0 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Banning considering their one-run performance the match before.
Lilly Gonzalez and Ariel Gonzalez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Gonzalez tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gonzalez pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Gonzalez went 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Gonzalez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaqueline Perez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Destiny Garcia was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Banning's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Gardena, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Banning is on the road again on Friday to play Mary Star of the Sea at 3:15 p.m. As for Gardena, they will take on Rancho Dominguez at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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