
Falcons
03/25/25 @ Baldwin Park | 31 |
04/08/25 @ Garey | 20 |
04/17/25 vs Baldwin Park | 16 |
04/22/25 @ Nogales | 14 |
03/31/25 vs Azusa | 13 |
Duarte came out on top against Garey on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. The Falcons blew past the Vikings 11-1. Considering the Falcons have won 13 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Alyssa Garcia made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Valeria Hinajosa was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Allison Michels, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Duarte was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .407 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Duarte is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Garey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Duarte will challenge Azusa at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Aztecs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.33 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Garey, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nogales at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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