Pinole Valley had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Saint Mary's Panthers 12-1 on Wednesday. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Mckenzie Ortega
| 04/16/25 vs Saint Mary's | 6 |
| 04/14/25 vs Salesian College Preparatory | 11 |
| 04/10/25 @ Analy | 12 |
| 04/03/25 @ Alhambra | 8 |
| 04/01/25 vs Concord | 8 |
| + 10 more games |
Mckenzie Ortega made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Ayla Serrano was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Avery Phillips, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Pinole Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .522. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Pinole Valley's record now sits at 9-6. As for Saint Mary's, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinole Valley will take on Terra Linda at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Saint Mary's, they will face off against Head-Royce at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
