| Bottom Of The Order Lifts Monte Vista Christian In 6–5 Comeback Over Santa Clara Monte Vista Christian leaned on its lower lineup Monday, rallying past Santa Clara 6–5 in a back-and-forth matchup. Harper Ealy Whitby, Juliana Lopez, and Emma Casteel fueled the offense, combining for seven hits, while Casteel led the way with a 3-for-4 performance that included three key singles. The Mustangs struck first in the second inning on an RBI single from Casteel and added another run in the third. Santa Clara answered with a five-run stretch across the third and fourth innings to take a 5–3 lead behind run-scoring hits from Chloe Boyes and Jazzy Ramirez. Monte Vista Christian responded in the sixth, stringing together three runs as Casteel delivered again, while Ava Alvarado and Sophia Lopez each worked bases-loaded opportunities to bring runs home and reclaim the lead. Ealy Whitby went the distance in the circle, striking out seven to secure the win as the Mustangs’ bottom of the order proved to be the difference. |