Reedley extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 13-7. They never let the Exeter Monarchs get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The Pirates were shut out 1-0 the last time they took on the Monarchs, so the Pirates were just returning the favor.
Not much got past Liliana Rodriguez, who gave up just a hit to keep Exeter off the board.
Jocelyn Fonseca
| 04/10/26 vs Exeter | 3 |
| 04/07/26 @ Washington Union | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Fowler | 1 |
| 03/30/26 vs Dinuba | 1 |
| 03/28/26 @ Coalinga | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Fonseca, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 games. Isabella Lucero was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Reedley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in six consecutive contests.
As for Exeter, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-8. The shutout was out of character for they seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
On Exeter's side, Chloe Sparrow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and nine unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Sparrow has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Reedley will face off against Kingsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Exeter, they will take on Central Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.8 runs per game on average), something the Monarchs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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