Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs defeated Pajaro Valley 17-1 on Tuesday thanks in part to nine runs in the first inning. Ava Alvarado drew a walk, scoring one run, Addie Boles doubled, scoring three runs, Harper Ealy Whitby drew a walk, scoring one run, Isabel Piccini singled, scoring one run, and an error scored three runs.

A line out by Ealy Whitby, a single by Gianna Johnson, and a walk by Kayla Fullalove-Silveira helped Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs extend their early lead in the second.

An error extended the Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs lead to 14-1 in the top of the third inning.

Three more Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs runs crossed the plate in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 17-1. Samantha Bertoldi drew a walk, scoring one run, Fullalove-Silveira singled, scoring one run, and Alvarado hit a solo home run to left field.

Ealy Whitby stepped in the circle first for Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking four. Olivia Contreras opened the game for Pajaro Valley. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and 17 runs (12 earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking 11.

Boles drove the middle of the lineup, leading Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Johnson led Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs with two hits in two at bats from the leadoff position. Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game. Bertoldi, Alvarado, and Piccini led the team with two walks each. Piccini stole two bases. Monte Vista Christian Varsity Mustangs ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game.

Hemeria Delatorre led Pajaro Valley with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day.