Benicia proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by seven) 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 7-5 win over the Las Lomas Knights. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Alyssa Haywood
| 03/12/26 @ Las Lomas | 2 |
| 03/07/26 vs Maria Carrillo | 1 |
| 03/04/26 @ American Canyon | 1 |
| 02/28/26 vs Pitman | 0 |
| 02/26/26 vs Escalon | 2 |
Alyssa Haywood made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skyler Jacome, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Arielle Der, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Benicia lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2025.
The win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 6-4. As for Las Lomas, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Benicia will square off against Rodriguez at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Las Lomas, they will face off against Pittsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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