Kennedy came out on top against Arleta on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 7-6. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won five in a row.
Anais Perez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
Mia Salgado
| 05/12/25 @ Arleta | 4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Poly | 3 |
| 05/09/25 vs San Fernando | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Verdugo Hills | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Sierra Canyon | 2 |
At the plate, Kennedy got a big performance out of Mia Salgado, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Salgado a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leah Magallanes, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Kennedy's record now sits at 15-8. As for Arleta, they dropped their record down to 9-16 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will square off against Chavez at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.68 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Arleta, they will take on Poly at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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