El Diamante and Redwood extend win streaks

High school baseball and softball teams continue strong starts to the season

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in a cubist style, breaking down a high school sports scene into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in vibrant team colors, conceptually representing the excitement and energy of the winning streaks.The dynamic, overlapping geometric shapes in this cubist-inspired illustration capture the energy and momentum of the high school baseball and softball teams' winning streaks.Redwood City Today

The El Diamante High School baseball team and Redwood High School softball team both extended their winning streaks in recent games played at Valley Strong Ballpark. El Diamante's Gauge Rivas hit a two-run single in the third inning to help the Miners build a 5-0 lead over Redwood.

Why it matters

The early-season wins for these two programs continue to build momentum and confidence as they look to make deep playoff runs later in the year. High school sports are a point of pride for many local communities, and these streaks are generating excitement among fans.

The details

In the baseball matchup, El Diamante jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, ultimately winning the game. On the softball side, Redwood continued its dominant play, extending its unbeaten start to the season.

  • The game between El Diamante and Redwood took place on April 10, 2026.
  • El Diamante's Gauge Rivas hit his two-run single in the third inning of the game.

The players

Gauge Rivas

A player for the El Diamante High School baseball team who hit a key two-run single in the game.

El Diamante High School

A high school located in Visalia, California, whose baseball team is currently on a winning streak.

Redwood High School

A high school located in Redwood City, California, whose softball team is also on a winning streak.

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What they’re saying

“We're really starting to click as a team and it's showing in our results. The guys are playing with a lot of confidence right now.”

— Gauge Rivas, El Diamante Baseball Player

What’s next

Both teams will look to continue their winning ways in their upcoming games, with El Diamante facing a tough opponent next week and Redwood aiming to extend its unbeaten start to the season.

The takeaway

The early-season success of these two high school sports programs is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and communities that support them. As the season progresses, these winning streaks will only add to the excitement and anticipation surrounding their playoff pushes.