Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Buena Park). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Crean Lutheran Saints a 12-0 shutout on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Coyotes considering their one-run performance the game before.
Mia Gonzalez
| 03/28/25 @ Crean Lutheran | 11 |
| 03/26/25 @ Troy | 11 |
| 03/18/25 @ Pioneer | 16 |
| 03/10/25 @ Whitney | 17 |
| 03/07/25 vs Nogales | 16 |
| + 5 more games |
Mia Gonzalez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Emma Cazares was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Calista Beltran was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Buena Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got Buena Park back to even at 6-6. As for Crean Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buena Park will face off against Loara at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Crean Lutheran, they will square off against Santa Fe Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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