After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palma, Watsonville was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pacific Grove Breakers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcatz have posted since May 9, 2025.
Amelia Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Audrina Rodriguez was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Kaleah Alanis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Watsonville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 03/26/26 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 04/03/24 - Away | 11-3 W |
| 03/18/23 - Away | 10-8 W |
| 03/04/17 - Home | 4-2 W |
Watsonville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8-1. As for Pacific Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Watsonville and Pacific Grove could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Wildcatz will take on Salinas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (771 vs. 34). Meanwhile, Pacific Grove (ranked 435th) will meet Palma (ranked 168th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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