Cougars
| 05/03/25 @ Newbury Park | 11-4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Dos Pueblos | 6-0 |
| 04/29/25 @ Dos Pueblos | 4-2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Rio Mesa | 11-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Rio Mesa | 4-2 |
| + 5 more games |
Ventura had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Saturday. They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Newbury Park Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Wylan Nelson, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Carter Kimble was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Ventura kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Ventura's victory was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-6-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Newbury Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.
Ventura does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Newbury Park, they will venture away from home to face off against Valencia at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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