After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Walnut brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Rowland Raiders on Tuesday as Walnut made off with a 10-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Cynthia P was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. P was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paloma P, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Teri W, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Mustangs
| 03/25/25 @ Rowland | 48.1% |
| 03/20/25 @ Claremont | 11.8% |
| 03/18/25 @ Glendora | 19.2% |
| 03/17/25 vs Bonita | 11.8% |
| 03/04/25 vs Claremont | 6.2% |
| + 12 more games |
Walnut was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .481. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Walnut picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-9. As for Rowland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walnut will venture away from home to square off against Bonita at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walnut's pitchers better be ready for this one: Bonita has averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Rowland, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Charter Oak at 3:30 p.m. on April 8.
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