While Sequoia's victory against Half Moon Bay wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Ravens sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Cougars on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Ravens in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won four in a row.
Jada Crockett made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Crockett was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gottshall Annika (Annie), who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Mehta Nisha, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Sequoia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Half Moon Bay only managed seven hits.
Ravens
| 05/02/25 @ Half Moon Bay | 7-5 |
| 04/24/25 @ Gunn | 11-3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Menlo-Atherton | 7-4 |
| 04/18/25 @ Jefferson | 21-0 |
| 03/13/25 @ Milpitas | 8-6 |
Sequoia's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Half Moon Bay, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sequoia will challenge Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Ravens surely won't give up without a fight. As for Half Moon Bay, they will face off against Menlo-Atherton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.83 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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