Pacifica was handed an eight-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Roosevelt Mustangs 6-5. This was payback for the Mariners, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Raquel Pineda got the start for Pacifica and what a start it was: she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pineda has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Jenna Valladares
| 03/17/26 vs Roosevelt | 2 |
| 03/13/26 vs Aliso Niguel | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Garden Grove | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Orange Lutheran | 1 |
| 03/05/26 vs La Habra | 1 |
On the hitting side, Mattea Stern and Jenna Valladares did most of the damage at the plate: Stern went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run, while Valladares went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two hits gave Valladares a new career-high. McKenna Laukat also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Pacifica's record is now 9-5. As for Roosevelt, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Pacifica and Roosevelt will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Mariners will square off against rival Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Roosevelt is set to challenge their familiar foe Santiago at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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