USA Athletics Ramirez opened their season in championship form — going undefeated and taking home the title behind MVP pitcher Adela Hernandez’s dominant performance, clutch hitting, and a culture-driven team effort that set the tone for the year ahead.
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From the first pitch to the final out, this group embodied discipline, confidence, and unity, proving that when everyone contributes, championships follow.
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🔹 Tournament Highlights
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Game 1 – USA Athletics Ramirez 7, SoCal Sting Gonzalez 14U 4
The team came out firing behind Brielle Ramirez’s inside-the-park home run and 3 RBIs. Cameron Martin, Taylor Bai, and Mila Valdes each added timely RBIs, while Maddie Bowser and Bella Salas combined in the circle to allow no earned runs. The offense tallied 11 hits to start the tournament with momentum and energy.
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Game 2 – USA Athletics Ramirez 3, FCB Bauer 0
Adela Hernandez set the tone early, throwing 4.2 shutout innings, striking out seven, and allowing just two hits. She also helped her own cause at the plate with a bases-clearing double for all three runs. Elizabeth Marquez went 2-for-2, and Bowser closed out the win for the first shutout of the weekend.
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Game 3 – USA Athletics Ramirez 2, FC Brashear 0
Hernandez and Bowser combined for another shutout gem. Bowser handled the early innings, and Hernandez finished with four strikeouts and zero runs allowed. Bowser’s clutch RBI double in extras sealed the win as the defense stayed perfect — zero errors the entire game.
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Championship Game – USA Athletics Ramirez 9, BSC Bengals Briggs 14U-K 5
In the title matchup, Hernandez dominated once again, striking out nine and allowing just one earned runover 6⅔ innings. Her command and composure set the tone, while Rylee Joyce powered the offense with five RBIs on two doubles. Linsangan, Bowser, and Marquez each added key hits to bring home the championship.
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🌟 MVP Spotlight: Adela Hernandez
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Tournament Totals:
• 22 innings pitched
• 95 batters faced
• 3 earned runs allowed
• 30 strikeouts
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Across four games, Adela Hernandez was nearly untouchable, anchoring the team from the circle with consistency, power, and poise. Whether it was setting the tone early or shutting down opponents late, she delivered every time her number was called.
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Her ability to command all parts of the zone, mix speeds, and compete under pressure made her an undeniable force — earning her recognition as the MVP of the Tournament.
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Her leadership, resilience, and relentless standard of excellence embody what it means to wear USA Athletics Ramirez across the chest.
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