Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calaveras). Everything went their way against the Big Valley Christian Lions on Monday as they made off with an 11-1 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Hawks considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Kamryn Thornburg
| 04/07/25 vs Big Valley Christian | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Big Valley Christian | 12 |
| 03/27/25 vs Riverbank | 15 |
| 03/24/25 @ Riverbank | 18 |
| 03/21/25 vs Summerville | 13 |
| + 3 more games |
Kamryn Thornburg made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Emma Clark and Kendra Baechler did most of the damage at the plate: Clark scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Baechler scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, Baechler posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brynn Gardina, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Calaveras was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Big Valley Christian only posted a batting average of .273.
Calaveras pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Big Valley Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calaveras will take on Linden at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Red Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Big Valley Christian, they will head out to square off against Summerville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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