Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Yorba Linda). They were the clear victor by a 15-7 margin over the McQueen Lancers on Monday. The Mustangs not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since May 2, 2024.
Pierce Werner tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Nathan Schneider was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Yorba Linda's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kenji Shirley, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Mustangs
| 03/17/25 @ McQueen | 56.1% |
| 03/10/25 @ Canyon | 38.2% |
| 03/07/25 vs Pacifica | 30.4% |
| 03/03/25 vs Crean Lutheran | 17.4% |
| 02/28/25 vs Citrus Valley | 33.3% |
| + 13 more games |
Yorba Linda always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Yorba Linda's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for McQueen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6-1.
Coming up, Yorba Linda will take on Douglas in a tournament on Thursday. Yorba Linda will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for McQueen, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 7-3 loss against Sonora on the 18th.
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