Lawndale played in-conference for the first time on Tuesday and they got just the result they were looking for. They blew past the Centennial Apaches 18-3. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Aaliyah Torres was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. She also put up three walks, which were her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Wendy Rosales was a standout: she fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Emely Garcia was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
The win made it two in a row for Lawndale and bumps their season record up to 3-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Centennial, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Lawndale will have a chance to go back-to-back against Centennial: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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