Acalanes is 10-0 against Mt. Diablo since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Acalanes Dons will head out on the road to face off against the Mt. Diablo Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Acalanes has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, Acalanes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over Las Lomas. That's two games straight that Acalanes has won by exactly two runs.
Lana Cerejo looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Esa Orman and Emme Young did most of the damage at the plate: Orman went 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Young scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Vanessa Choi was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mt. Diablo made easy work of San Lorenzo on Wednesday and carried off a 13-3 win.
Lily Quezada made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Quezada was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dazzelynn Alon was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ashley Cornejo, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Acalanes has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Mt. Diablo, their record is now 2-3-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Acalanes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Mt. Diablo struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Acalanes took their victory against Mt. Diablo in their previous meeting back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 16-4. Will Acalanes repeat their success, or does Mt. Diablo have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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