
Cardinals
04/24/25 @ Golden Sierra | 20 |
04/02/25 vs Castle Park | 19 |
02/12/25 @ Lindhurst | 18 |
04/10/25 @ San Juan | 16 |
03/18/25 @ Highlands | 16 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Woodland Christian). They blew past the Golden Sierra Grizzlies 21-1 on Thursday. Considering the Cardinals have won 17 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jordan Villanueva was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Villanueva was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Woodland Christian got a massive performance out of Armaan Badhesha, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits Badhesha has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jayden Badhesha, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Woodland Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Woodland Christian and bumps their season record up to 20-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games. As for Golden Sierra, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodland Christian will challenge Mesa Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Golden Sierra, they will face off against Vacaville Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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