The Southlands Christian Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Workman Lobos at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Southlands Christian proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 16) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Sacred Heart of Jesus, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 9, 2024.
Natalia Bargas
| 02/27/25 vs Sacred Heart of Jesus | 7 |
| 02/22/25 vs Schurr | 4 |
| 02/20/25 @ Garey | 6 |
| 04/27/24 @ Big Bear | 6 |
| 04/22/24 vs Samueli Academy | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
Natalia Bargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Analisa Guerrero was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Lauren Lopez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Workman had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over Pomona. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lobos as it put an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The team relied heavily on Sydney Rivera, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Leana Sanchez, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Southlands Christian pushed their record up to 3-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Workman, their record now sits at 1-0.
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