Orange Glen will take on Viewpoint in a tournament on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Orange Glen barely beat Guajome Park Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Orange Glen was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Guajome Park Academy on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Nicki Cardenas
| 03/28/25 vs Guajome Park Academy | 0 |
| 03/19/25 @ Coastal Academy | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Bonsall | 1 |
| 02/26/25 @ Army-Navy | 1 |
Nicki Cardenas made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Manny LaChappa was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Jesse Martinez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Viewpoint came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Windward 5-3. The game was the first time the Patriots have beaten the Wildcats on their field since April 14, 2022.
Orange Glen has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3-1 record this season. Viewpoint's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-5.
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