Monte Vista had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Miramonte Matadors by a score of 6-1. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Samantha Kaiman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 16 Ks. That one hit allowed gave her a new career-low.
On the hitting side, Hailey Frantz was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gemma Hughes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Miramonte's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. We've got a battle between Mustangs coming up. As for Miramonte, they will face off against College Park at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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