La Quinta took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Westminster, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Aztecs skirted past the Lions 9-8. This was payback for the Aztecs, who suffered an 11-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kailey Huynh
| 04/21/25 vs Westminster | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Loara | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Estancia | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Orange | 1 |
| 03/03/25 @ Rancho Alamitos | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
La Quinta let Bella Ballesteros and Kailey Huynh run wild. Ballesteros went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Huynh went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Huynh has posted since back in April of 2024. Raellie Faatuga was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: La Quinta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.
La Quinta's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Westminster, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
La Quinta will square off against Orange at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Westminster, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-8 win against Santa Ana on the 23rd.
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