While Hoover didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Tornados in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Evelyn Ortiz
| 03/08/25 vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs St. Mary's Academy | 3 |
| 02/21/25 @ Van Nuys | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Marshall | 3 |
| 03/09/24 vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy | 3 |
Evelyn Ortiz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in runs.
In other batting news, Hoover let Haylee Malagon and Hannah Parker run wild. Malagon scored five runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4, while Parker scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Parker has been hot, having posted two or more stolen bases the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mari Aghazaryan, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hoover's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoover will head out to take on Firebaugh at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Firebaugh has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge St. Bernard on Tuesday.
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