
Buccaneers
04/23/25 vs Crawford | 16 |
03/22/25 vs Palo Verde Valley | 9 |
03/08/25 vs Ramona | 9 |
03/05/25 @ Escondido | 7 |
03/15/25 vs Canyon Crest Academy | 6 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mission Bay). They never let the Crawford Colts get on the board and left with a 16-0 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Buccaneers, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Abby Nelson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mission Bay got a massive performance out of Kassie Zavala, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Zavala a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Indy Beesley, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Mission Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mission Bay pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Crawford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Mission Bay will venture away from home to face off against San Diego at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crawford, they will host Coronado at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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