
Dores
05/09/25 vs Everett Alvarez | 17-0 |
05/07/25 @ Palma | 11-0 |
05/02/25 vs Watsonville | 10-1 |
04/30/25 vs North Salinas | 15-0 |
04/23/25 @ Salinas | 4-2 |
+ 5 more games |
Monterey came tearing into Friday's game with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Everett Alvarez Eagles 17-0. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Dores yet this season.
Ella Myers was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eastin Jennings, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Lily Smith also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Monterey always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Everett Alvarez only posted an OBP of .211.
Monterey's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-3-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Everett Alvarez, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-10.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Monterey will challenge rival Hollister at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Dores 2.5, the Haybalers 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez is set to face off against their familiar foe Watsonville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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