The Aptos Mariners will square off against the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Aptos is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Aptos took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Scotts Valley.
Mya Najera-White spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
Kailani Aguayo
| 04/15/25 vs Scotts Valley | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Santa Cruz | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs North Monterey County | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Soquel | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Presentation | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Kailani Aguayo was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Lilly Mcgee was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, San Lorenzo Valley made easy work of Soquel on Tuesday and carried off a 15-9 victory. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won five in a row.
Aptos' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for San Lorenzo Valley, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Aptos couldn't quite finish off San Lorenzo Valley in their previous meeting back in March and fell 5-3. Will the Mariners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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