Sunny Hills not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 7th (when they won 14-0). They were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Esperanza Aztecs. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 6-3 win on Wednesday.
Andre Katayama
| 05/02/25 vs Esperanza | 7 |
| 04/25/25 @ Troy | 6 |
| 04/17/25 @ Brea Olinda | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Sonora | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Troy | 7 |
Andre Katayama made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Zayyir Miramontes looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Brian Kim and Mateo Ramirez did most of the damage at the plate: Kim went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Ramirez went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Ramirez has posted since back in April of 2024. Nathan Garner also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Sunny Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Sunny Hills' win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-19. As for Esperanza, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sunny Hills will challenge Yorba Linda at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Esperanza, they will take on South East at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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