While Capuchino's victory against Notre Dame wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Tigers on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Lily Thomas
| 03/13/26 vs Notre Dame | 3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Burlingame | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs King's Academy | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Carlmont | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Aragon | 2 |
Lily Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
Thomas wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alana Koenig, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits Koenig has posted since back in April of 2025.
Capuchino's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Notre Dame, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capuchino will venture away from home to square off against Archbishop Mitty at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monarchs' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Notre Dame, they are taking a road trip to take on Mercy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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