Mountain View never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They skirted past the Homestead Mustangs 2-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Mountain View also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
The result came thanks to Allison Marcelino's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mountain View saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Wardell, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mili Patel, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Homestead's side, Mackenzie Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
Mountain View's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Homestead, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8-1 record this season.
Mountain View will have a chance to go back-to-back against Homestead: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled on Thursday.
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