18 must be Minico's lucky number: they beat Columbia with that score not once but twice on Tuesday. The Spartans didn't even let the Wildcats on the board, marking the Spartans' second-straight 18-0 shutout. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Jenalie Juarez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Juarez was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savannah Solorzano, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Libby Matthews, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Minico was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
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| 03/17/26 - Home | 18-0 W |
| 03/17/26 - Home | 18-0 W |
| 03/12/25 - Away | 16-0 W |
| 03/12/25 - Away | 16-0 W |
Minico's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minico will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Twin Falls at 3:00 p.m. on April 2. As for Columbia, they will challenge McCall-Donnelly at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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