Softball Recap: Duarte Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 @ Baldwin Park	31
03/31/25 vs Azusa	13
04/02/25 vs Monrovia	10
03/27/25 vs Nogales	10
03/08/25 vs Ramona Convent	10

Duarte came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Monrovia Wildcats 11-1. Considering the Falcons have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Alyssa Garcia spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Valeria Nunez and Valeria Hinajosa did most of the damage at the plate: Nunez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Hinajosa went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Emily Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Duarte was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Duarte pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Monrovia, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10-1.

Looking ahead, Duarte will head out to challenge Garey at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monrovia, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Monrovia Wildcats face off against South Pasadena Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Their pitchers better be ready for this one: South Pasadena has averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.