Santa Clara scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Lynbrook Vikings as the Santa Clara Bruins made off with a 19-4 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Santa Clara with their most commanding win of the season.
Priscilla Medina '24 made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Medina '24 was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Santa Clara let Cita (Analisa) Chavez '26 and Averie Lopez '27 loose on the outfield. Chavez '26 went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Lopez '27 scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Lopez '27 is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Boyes '26, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Santa Clara's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Lynbrook, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-4.
Santa Clara didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-10 victory vs. Silver Creek on the 2nd. Lynbrook has also already played their next game, a 16-2 defeat against Saratoga on the 2nd.
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