Magnolia had lost four games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 7-9 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the Santa Ana Valley Falcons 17-5. With that win, the Sentinels brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Gabe Segura made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Segura was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. He is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now got three or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Jacob Moniz
| 04/18/25 @ Santa Ana Valley | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Saddleback | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Bolsa Grande | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Santa Ana Valley | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Bolsa Grande | 1 |
In other batting news, Magnolia got a massive performance out of Jacob Moniz, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Moniz a new career-high. Jonathan Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Magnolia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .705. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
As for Santa Ana Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
On Santa Ana Valley's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abraham Navidad, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Daniel Vasquez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Magnolia didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-2 loss against Loara on the 22nd. As for Santa Ana Valley, they have also already played their next contest, an 8-1 defeat against Saddleback on the 22nd.
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