Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Junipero Serra). They put the hurt on the Lincoln Trojans with a sharp 15-5 win on Friday. With that victory, the Padres brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Richie Calderon looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ian Josephson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Nate Hui was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Junipero Serra was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln only posted a batting average of .280.
Padres
| 03/07/25 vs Lincoln | 15-5 |
| 03/05/25 vs Capuchino | 5-0 |
| 03/01/25 vs Los Gatos | 6-1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Sacred Heart Prep | 6-0 |
| 02/25/25 vs Menlo School | 4-1 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Lincoln, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Junipero Serra will host St. Mary's at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Junipero Serra's pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so St. Mary's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pitman at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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