Nuview Bridge had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-18 to make it five. They lost 33-4 to the Temecula Prep Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 30-0 on Tuesday.
Yalitza Sanchez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Teresa Barajas also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Temecula Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Temecula Prep's side, Jasmine Burkey was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Burkey has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 5-for-6. Those five runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ava Winkowski was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kori Dawson, who went a perfect 6-for-6 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Nuview Bridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Temecula Prep, they will take on Xavier Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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