Rio Mesa won against Buena last Tuesday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Spartans walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Bulldogs. The win was familiar territory for the Spartans, who have now won three contests in a row.
Analia Lopez
| 04/04/25 vs Buena | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Buena | 1 |
| 03/29/25 @ Thousand Oaks | 1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Saugus | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Westlake | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Analia Lopez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Gomez, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rihyana Alvarez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Rio Mesa's record now sits at 13-5. As for Buena, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rio Mesa will challenge rival Dos Pueblos at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Buena is set to square off against their familiar foe Oxnard at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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