After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Polytechnic, Chadwick was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Westridge Tigers, sneaking past 5-3. The victory was some much needed relief for the Dolphins as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Sammy Santa Ana
04/15/25 @ Westridge | 15 |
04/11/25 @ Polytechnic | 11 |
04/09/25 vs Mayfield | 11 |
04/08/25 @ Rio Hondo Prep | 13 |
03/20/25 vs Westridge | 16 |
+ 4 more games |
Sammy Santa Ana made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Santa Ana wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sophie Stanley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that Stanley snagged this season.
Chadwick's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Westridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Chadwick is set to square off against their familiar foe Providence at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Westridge will face off against rival Rio Hondo Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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