Mustangs
| 03/18/25 @ Leigh | 17 |
| 05/08/25 @ Santa Teresa | 16 |
| 03/25/25 @ Leland | 16 |
| 03/01/25 vs Wilcox | 13 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hollister | 12 |
Gilroy barely beat Santa Teresa the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Mustangs' pitchers stepped up to hand the Saints a 16-0 shutout on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Dani Wilson and Ariela Yslava made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Wilson pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Yslava pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Wilson went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Yslava went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Wilson has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bam Mendoza, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Andrea Alvarez, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Gilroy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive games.
Gilroy's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Santa Teresa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilroy will challenge Westmont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Santa Teresa, they will take on Ann Sobrato at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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