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| 04/22/26 - Away | 10-8 W |
| 05/08/25 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 04/22/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/09/24 - Away | 8-3 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 2-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Benicia proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by ten) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Alhambra Bulldogs 10-8. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won six in a row.
Kloie Ruiz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. Ruiz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Ruiz wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Haywood, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Alexis Portello was another, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Benicia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Benicia's record now sits at 10-7. As for Alhambra, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benicia will welcome College Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Alhambra, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Acalanes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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