Grant was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences on Wednesday. The Lancers blew past the Vipers 9-1. Considering the Lancers have won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Carson Rinka
| 04/02/25 @ Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences | 4 |
| 03/15/24 @ Northridge Academy | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Arleta | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Monroe | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Sun Valley Magnet | 2 |
Matthew Gonzalez and Carson Rinka were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gonzalez didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Rinka pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gonzalez scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Rinka went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave Rinka a new career-high.
In other batting news, Carlos Garcia was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. Fernando Padilla was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Grant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.
Grant's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Grant will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Vipers: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
