Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask San Clemente). They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the Newport Harbor Sailors on Friday. While the Tritons didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Emily Racine was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Anela Saxton and Maddie Fernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Saxton scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3, while Fernandez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That run was Saxton's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Bishop, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Tritons
| 03/07/25 @ Newport Harbor | 11-4 |
| 03/05/25 vs Dana Hills | 4-0 |
| 03/01/25 vs North | 5-1 |
| 03/01/25 vs Troy | 5-0 |
| 02/26/25 vs Garden Grove | 10-0 |
The win was the fifth in a row for San Clemente, bringing their record for this year to 6-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Newport Harbor, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-2.
San Clemente has already played their next matchup, a 13-1 victory against St. John's on the 8th. As for Newport Harbor, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 win against Northwood on the 13th.
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