For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last six times Bonita Vista and Patrick Henry have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Thursday. The Barons never let the Patriots get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. For the Barons, this counts as revenge for the 7-4 victory the Patriots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Natalie Gonzalez
| 04/24/25 vs Patrick Henry | 11 |
| 04/08/25 @ La Costa Canyon | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs Canyon Hills | 6 |
| 02/27/25 vs San Pasqual | 6 |
| 03/17/25 vs Cathedral Catholic | 5 |
Natalie Gonzalez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kianna Balajadia-Brooks, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and two stolen bases. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Danica Aboytes, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Bonita Vista's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Patrick Henry, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bonita Vista will venture away from home to face off against Poway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Patrick Henry, they will challenge Cathedral Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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