Alhambra took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fairfax, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Stampede 13-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since April 15, 2025.

Aliyah Carranza
| 03/19/26 @ Fairfax | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Millennium | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ North | 1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Carl Hayden Community | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Metro Tech | 1 |
Aliyah Carranza was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Emily Noriega also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Alhambra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .582. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairfax only posted an OBP of .429.
Alhambra's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Fairfax, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Looking ahead, Alhambra will be playing at home against Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairfax, they will venture away from home to take on Willow Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Stampede's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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