Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Arlington). They blew past the Hillcrest Trojans 12-5 on Tuesday. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 16-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Itzel Hernandez
| 04/08/25 @ Hillcrest | 10 |
| 04/03/25 vs Canyon Springs | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Liberty | 7 |
| 03/21/25 vs Rancho Verde | 14 |
| 03/20/25 vs Orange Vista | 6 |
| + 5 more games |
Itzel Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Arlington got a massive performance out of Mia Cortez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Cortez has posted since back in April of 2024. Sophia Tavaglione also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Cortez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Arlington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive games.
Arlington has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Hillcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Arlington will host JW North at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hillcrest, they will square off against Vista del Lago at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans are facing the Ravens at the right time seeing as the Ravens are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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