El Modena proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Otay Ranch Mustangs 3-2.
Sara Pinedo tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, El Modena's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Galasso, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another was Sofia Ramos, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base.
El Modena's win bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Otay Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6-1 record this season.
El Modena will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Canyon at 3:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vanguards 2.4, the Comanches 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Otay Ranch, they will be taking part in a tournament against Agoura at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Mustangs 3.8, the Chargers 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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