Maranatha’s Anjelica Amezquita jersey was caked in dust Thursday. Maranatha defeated La Salle, 9-4, at Latter Day Saints softball field in nonleague rivalry play, as Maranatha improved to 10-8, while La Salle dropped to 6-8-1.
Maranatha’s #3 Karen Lieng makes a backhanded stop for an easy out at first base during away game vs. La Salle at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
La Salle’s #3 Beverlee Valerio looks to throw the ball back into the infield during home game vs. Maranatha at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Maranatha’s #9 Michelle Palfrey and #5 Kellie Natham celebrate a score by Natham during away game vs. La Salle at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
La Salle’s shortstop #32 Caroline Knop gets a late throw as Maranatha’s #2 Alana Yamada takes second base during home game vs. Maranatha at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
La Salle’s #6 Austen Hustler slides in and scores a run on a wild pitch during home game vs. Maranatha at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Maranatha’s pitcher #15 Anjelica Amezquita picks up a ball near the mound and throws the runner out at first base during away game vs. La Salle at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
La Salle’s #24 Riley Worley turns a double play during home game vs. Maranatha at Latter Day Saints softball field in Pasadena on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Maranatha won the game. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)