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| 03/07/25 - Neutral | 4-1 W |
| 04/03/19 - Away | 4-1 W |
| 03/18/17 - Neutral | 3-2 W |
Mater Dei is a perfect 3-0 against Pacifica since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Monarchs will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Mariners at 3:15 p.m.
On Saturday, Mater Dei didn't have quite enough to beat La Mirada and fell 2-1.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pacifica, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They skirted past Lakewood 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mariners have posted since April 8, 2025.
Kenzie Bledl looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Serena Antillon was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Natalie Pacheco, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Pacifica hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Pacifica now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mater Dei, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Mater Dei beat Pacifica 4-1 in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Will the Monarchs repeat their success, or do the Mariners have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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