While Bolsa Grande didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Magnolia Sentinels by a score of 6-2 on Wednesday. This was payback for the Matadors, who suffered a 9-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Alyssa Xicohtencatl
| 03/25/26 vs Magnolia | 7 |
| 03/06/26 vs Los Amigos | 6 |
| 03/05/26 vs Samueli Academy | 9 |
| 03/03/26 @ Century | 7 |
Alyssa Xicohtencatl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Melanie Torres, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Lilly Correa, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bolsa Grande kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Magnolia only managed seven.
The win made it two in a row for Bolsa Grande and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Magnolia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, Bolsa Grande and Magnolia will both be playing La Quinta the next time they take the field. The Matadors will head out to face the Aztecs at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Sentinels will host them at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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