Pirates
| 04/03/25 vs Del Mar | 21 |
| 03/11/25 vs Gilroy | 17 |
| 03/29/25 @ Gilroy | 12 |
| 03/20/25 vs Lincoln | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Lincoln | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Piedmont Hills). They were the clear victors by a 21-2 margin over the Del Mar Dons on Thursday. The Pirates have beaten the Dons the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Dons has come to flipping the script.
Alex Tran was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. Piedmont Hills is undefeated when Tran posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jake Paskert was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Travis Linane, who scored four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Piedmont Hills always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Piedmont Hills back to even at 6-6. As for Del Mar, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Looking ahead, Piedmont Hills will host Hollister at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Haybalers' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Del Mar, they will head out on the road to square off against Monta Vista at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Dons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Matadors have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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