Monterey is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Wednesday. They will head out on the road to square off against the North Salinas Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Monterey's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so North Salinas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Monterey took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Westmont, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Monterey had just enough and edged out Westmont 3-2 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dores have posted since May 23, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Denae Lee, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Jaelyn Taylor also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for North Salinas, who bounced back after a loss on the road on March 1st. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over Rancho San Juan on March 10th. The match marked the Vikings' most dominant win of the season so far.
Audri Palmer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits.
At the plate, Roxy Vargas was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Coraline Fernandez Fernandez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
North Salinas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Monterey's record is now 6-1-1. As for North Salinas, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Monterey beat North Salinas 6-3 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Monterey repeat their success, or does North Salinas has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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