Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monterey). They put the hurt on the Watsonville Wildcatz with a sharp 17-6 victory on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Dores in their matchups with the Wildcatz: they've now won five in a row.
Ella Myers
| 04/04/25 @ Watsonville | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ North Salinas | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Mills | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Hollister | 1 |
| 04/17/24 @ Aptos | 1 |
Ella Myers was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one double while going 4-for-5. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Anaiyah Brown was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Denae Lee, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Monterey was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Watsonville only posted a batting average of .182.
Monterey's record is now 8-1-1. As for Watsonville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monterey will be taking part in a tournament against Willow Glen at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. The Rams will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Dores surely won't give up without a fight. As for Watsonville, they will venture away from home to face off against North Salinas at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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