Bonita had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Temecula Valley on Saturday. The Bearcats put the hurt on the Golden Bears with a sharp 9-1 victory.
Sammy Duenas looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Bonita got a big performance out of Austin Banuelos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Banuelos a new career-high in RBI (two). Joaquin Covarrubias was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Bearcats
| 04/05/25 vs Temecula Valley | 39.4% |
| 03/27/25 vs Claremont | 38.7% |
| 03/18/25 @ Diamond Bar | 35.5% |
| 03/29/25 @ Claremont | 33.3% |
| 03/22/25 @ Diamond Bar | 30.8% |
Bonita was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Bonita's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Temecula Valley, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bonita will venture away from home to take on Walnut at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Temecula Valley, they will head out to face off against Vista Murrieta at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Golden Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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