Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monte Vista). They blew past the Steele Canyon Cougars 18-10 on Friday. The Monarchs not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 21, 2024 (when they won 11-3).
Reuben Cabugwas and Damian Ordaz did most of the damage at the plate: Cabugwas went 4-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and one double, while Ordaz got on base in all six of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Cabugwas has become a key player for Monte Vista: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-14 otherwise. Anthony Kephart also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Monarchs
| 04/25/25 @ Steele Canyon | 52.9% |
| 04/24/25 vs Steele Canyon | 37% |
| 04/18/25 vs Santana | 29% |
| 04/16/25 @ West Hills | 44.4% |
| 04/10/25 vs Montgomery | 25.9% |
| + 17 more games |
Monte Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Monte Vista's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-15. As for Steele Canyon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monte Vista will welcome West Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolf Pack will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Monarchs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Steele Canyon, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against El Cajon Valley at 4:00 p.m. The Braves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.17 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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