Hanford West proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by eight) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Mission Oak Hawks 7-5. The Huskies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Hawks, too.
Rylan Montoya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
At the plate, Karmen Vazquez was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Adyson Owens also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Huskies
| 03/24/25 @ Mission Oak | 7-5 |
| 02/28/25 @ Tulare Western | 4-3 |
| 02/26/25 @ Dinuba | 13-4 |
| 05/07/24 @ Exeter | 10-1 |
Hanford West pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Mission Oak, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7-1 record this season.
Hanford West wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-5 defeat against Redwood on the 25th. As for Mission Oak, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-4 victory against Sunnyside on the 25th.
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