Arleta took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Canyon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Cowboys 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since March 29, 2025.

BRENDA AGUILAR
| 03/28/26 vs Canyon | 4 |
| 03/07/25 @ Polytechnic | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Canyon | 2 |
| 03/04/26 vs Cleveland | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Marshall | 2 |
ADRIANA VASQUEZ DURAN and BRENDA AGUILAR did most of the damage at the plate: VASQUEZ DURAN went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while AGUILAR went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave AGUILAR a new career-high. Another player making a difference was SAMANTHA BARRIOS, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Arleta always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Arleta and bumps their season record up to 3-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Canyon, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Coincidentally, Arleta and Canyon will both be playing Bishop Alemany the next time they take the field. The Mustangs will host the Warriors at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Cowboys will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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