
Lions
05/02/25 @ Mountain View | 8-5 |
04/30/25 vs Rosemead | 11-1 |
04/28/25 vs Gabrielino | 14-2 |
El Monte entered their tilt with Mountain View on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Vikings. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 16, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Eve Reyes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leilani Diaz, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Esmeralda Gutierrez also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
El Monte's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Mountain View, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Monte will venture away from home to face off against Marshall at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Lions are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 17-game losing streak. As for Mountain View, they will head out on the road to challenge Baldwin Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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