Pride
| 04/24/25 @ Alhambra | 20 |
| 02/28/25 vs Skyline | 16 |
| 03/04/25 @ Ironwood | 13 |
| 03/15/25 vs Westwood | 11 |
| 03/01/25 vs Westwood | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mountain Pointe). They were the clear victors by a 20-1 margin over the Alhambra Lions on Thursday. The Pride have beaten the Lions the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Lions has come to flipping the script.
Lauryn Chavez made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Mountain Pointe let Makiyah Johnson and JoJo Castillo run wild. Johnson went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Castillo went 3-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Castillo has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Evita Delgado, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Mountain Pointe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mountain Pointe's record now sits at 9-17-1. As for Alhambra, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Mountain Pointe will venture away from home to challenge Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pride's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Firebirds have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. Alhambra does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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