Weston Ranch posted their closest victory since March 25, 2024 on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Denair Coyotes, sneaking past 12-10. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Treshia Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She also tossed five walks, marking her first of the season.
Baylee Santiago
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At the plate, Baylee Santiago and Cianna Avamolifua did most of the damage at the plate: Santiago scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3, while Avamolifua went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Santiago is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Mya Harrison was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Weston Ranch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .516 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Weston Ranch's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Denair, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Weston Ranch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-1 defeat against Lathrop on the 4th. As for Denair, they will host Johansen at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Denair has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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