The Westminster Lions will face off against the Tustin Tillers at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Tustin likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Westminster made easy work of Santa Ana and carried off a 10-4 victory. Considering the Lions have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jocelyn Aguilar
| 04/04/25 vs Santa Ana | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Artesia | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Bolsa Grande | 12 |
Jocelyn Aguilar and Chelsea Brown were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Aguilar tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Brown pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, Aguilar posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. At the plate, Aguilar scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Brown scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyna Guerrero, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubrey Perry, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Westminster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tustin, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against Costa Mesa by a score of 6-3 on Friday.
Emery Diaz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Samantha Reyes was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Tustin's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Westminster, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8.
Tustin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Westminster hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. It's a different story for Tustin, though, as they've only averaged .156. Will they be able to contain Westminster's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
