Knight's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Palmdale Falcons a 17-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won nine in a row.
Sierra Gonzalez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2025. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Desiree Ahumada
| 03/17/26 vs Palmdale | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Antelope Valley | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Littlerock | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Palmdale | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lancaster | 2 |
In other batting news, Desiree Ahumada was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Sophia Alvarez was another key player, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
The victory got Knight back to even at 2-2. As for Palmdale, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Knight will challenge rival Antelope Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Palmdale is set to take on their familiar foe Lancaster at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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