
Lions
04/16/25 vs Natomas | 22-0 |
04/10/25 @ Natomas | 21-0 |
04/09/25 vs Woodland | 10-0 |
04/08/25 vs Casa Roble | 5-1 |
04/01/25 @ Dixon | 14-0 |
+ 6 more games |
Destiny Christian Academy had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs) and they went ahead and made it 11 on Wednesday. They never let the Natomas Nighthawks get on the board and left with a 22-0 victory. Considering the Lions have won seven matchups by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Mia Jimenez made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Ayla Tuua looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two hits in ten consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Sophia Fountaine was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Takiyah Haygood, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
Destiny Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 11 consecutive contests.
Destiny Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Natomas, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Destiny Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 defeat against Del Oro on the 21st. As for Natomas, they will head out on the road to square off against Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Nighthawks surely won't give up without a fight.
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