Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marquez). They blew past the Torres Toros 27-5 on Friday. The Gladiators have beaten the Toros the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Toros has come to flipping the script.
Kamilah Amezcua made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Delilah Sanchez was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Rosalia Reyes, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Gladiators
| 05/02/25 @ Torres | 21 |
| 04/30/25 vs Torres | 8 |
| 04/28/25 @ South Gate | 15 |
| 04/25/25 @ Elizabeth | 19 |
| 04/23/25 vs Elizabeth | 15 |
| + 26 more games |
Marquez kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Marquez pushed their record up to 19-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.6 runs over those games. As for Torres, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Marquez didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 22-0 victory against Maywood CES on the 7th. As for Torres, they have also already played their next game, a 15-1 win against Sotomayor on the 7th.
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