Crusaders
| 03/25/25 @ Santana | 9-5 |
| 03/20/25 vs Poway | 10-0 |
| 03/19/25 vs La Costa Canyon | 8-0 |
| 03/15/25 vs Academy of Our Lady of Peace | 5-4 |
Mater Dei Catholic came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Santana Sultans by a score of 9-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Crusaders also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2022.
Arri Romero was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other pitching news, Analesse 'Peanut' Garcia looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Maya Matthies was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Gianna 'Gigi' Flores was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Mater Dei Catholic's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Santana, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Mater Dei Catholic is taking a road trip to square off against Rancho Bernardo at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rancho Bernardo's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Mater Dei Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Santana, they will look to defend their home field on April 2 against El Capitan at 4:00 p.m.
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