It's playoff time, and Banning had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Century Centurions 13-4 on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Broncos sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ella Leivas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Grace Eckman and Alexus Villasenor did most of the damage at the plate: Eckman went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Villasenor got on base in four of her eight plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Eckman a new career-high. Lilly Anderez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Broncos
| 05/15/25 vs Century | 13-4 |
| 04/28/25 vs Desert Mirage | 9-2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Cathedral City | 1-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Desert Hot Springs | 11-6 |
| 03/31/25 vs Desert Mirage | 10-6 |
| + 3 more games |
Banning pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Century, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Banning will challenge United Christian Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. Century does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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