Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rancho Cotate). They never let the Antioch Panthers get on the board and left with an 18-0 victory on Tuesday. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Izabella Harumi
| 04/08/25 @ Antioch | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Maria Carrillo | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Analy | 2 |
| 04/12/24 vs Petaluma | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Montgomery | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Izabella Harumi, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hayden Munson, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Harumi wasn't the only one making solid contact: Rancho Cotate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. The Cougars are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Rancho Cotate's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Antioch, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rancho Cotate will venture away from home to challenge Maria Carrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Antioch, they will head out to take on Deer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.29 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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