Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oaks Christian). Everything went their way against the Calabasas Coyotes on Thursday as they made off with a 26-4 win. With that victory, the Lions brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Trystyn Crutcher was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Oaks Christian got a massive performance out of Giabella Otani, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Otani has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Terrianna Kelley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Oaks Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calabasas struck out seven times.
Lions
| 05/01/25 vs Calabasas | 26-4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Agoura | 14-3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Stockdale | 9-4 |
| 04/25/25 vs Royal | 6-2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Dos Pueblos | 4-3 |
| + 4 more games |
The win (which was Oaks Christian's ninth in a row) raised their record to 18-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Calabasas, they are on a 17-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oaks Christian will take on Valencia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lions 3.6, the Vikings 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Calabasas, they will square off against Foothill Tech at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.27 runs per game on average), something the Coyotes will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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