Verdugo Hills barely beat Cleveland the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Verdugo Hills blew past Cleveland 13-2 on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Dons needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Kaitlyn Barba and Julie Aguilar were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Barba tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Aguilar tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Barba scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Aguilar scored a run while going 2-for-3. Barba also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Emily Wagner was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lauren Brink was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Dons
| 03/21/25 vs Cleveland | 13-2 |
| 05/09/24 vs Roosevelt | 8-7 |
| 05/01/24 vs Poly | 6-2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Vasquez | 9-5 |
Verdugo Hills' win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Cleveland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Verdugo Hills will be taking part in a tournament against Faith Baptist at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cleveland, they will welcome Harvard-Westlake at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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