In what's become a running theme this season, Harbor Teacher gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Locke Saints a 17-0 shutout. Harbor Teacher's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matches.
Karina Magadan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Magadan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Magadan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Daniella Banuelos was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Banuelos is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Jade Rich was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
Harbor Teacher pushed their record up to 5-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.4 runs per game. As for Locke, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harbor Teacher will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Fremont at 2:30 p.m. Harbor Teacher's pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so Fremont's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Locke, they will head out on the road to face off against Dorsey at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Locke is facing Dorsey at the right time seeing as Dorsey is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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