Eagle proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by seven) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the California Grizzlies 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since March 27th.
Sophia Giles
| 04/11/26 vs California | 2 |
| 04/11/26 vs Freedom | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Rocky Mountain | 1 |
| 03/31/26 @ Timberline | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Boise | 1 |
Sophia Giles made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Giles was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ellie McManigal, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Owens, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Eagle was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They are 9-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Eagle's win bumped their record up to 12-5-1. As for California, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eagle will square off against Mountain View at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mavericks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for California, they will take on Carondelet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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