Hillsdale lost to Westmont back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Fighting Knights narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Warriors 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Fighting Knights have posted since April 12, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Mia DeMartini, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March. Emma Sevilla also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Fighting Knights
| 04/05/25 @ Westmont | 6-4 |
| 04/05/25 vs Santa Teresa | 10-2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Maria Carrillo | 6-0 |
Hillsdale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive games.
Hillsdale's victory bumped their record up to 7-5-1. As for Westmont, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-8.
Hillsdale didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-0 win against St. Ignatius College Preparatory on the 7th. As for Westmont, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Gilroy at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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