
Pioneers
04/18/25 vs Chadwick | 20 |
03/28/25 @ Fairfax | 19 |
04/17/25 @ Polytechnic | 13 |
05/05/25 @ Westridge | 12 |
05/07/25 vs Archer School for Girls | 10 |
Providence hadn't done well against Archer School for Girls recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Pioneers were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over the Panthers. Considering the Pioneers have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Madelynn Watts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Providence let Delailah Lopez and Gloria Galindo run wild. Lopez went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Galindo went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Aaliyah Vitari also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Providence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .512 or higher in five consecutive games.
Providence has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.2 runs. As for Archer School for Girls, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-4 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence will head out to square off against Bishop Montgomery at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Archer School for Girls, they will head out on the road to challenge South Pasadena at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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