Rosemead hasn't had much luck against El Monte recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Lions at 3:30 p.m. Rosemead has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rosemead is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 24 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Arroyo on Friday. They came up short against the Knights, falling 16-1.
El Monte not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21st. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over Gabrielino. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Eve Reyes and Victoria Valdez made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Reyes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Valdez tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At bat, Reyes went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI, while Valdez scored a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Valdez a new career-high.
In other batting news, Naima Rodriguez and Leslie Marquez did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Marquez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, Rodriguez posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Leilani Diaz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
El Monte always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
El Monte's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Rosemead, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Rosemead couldn't quite finish off El Monte in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 8-6. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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