Recap: Minarets Mustangs vs. Sierra Chieftains
After soaring to ten runs the game before, Minarets were a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They suffered a tough 13-1 loss at the hands of the Sierra Chieftains. Minarets was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sierra apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Monday.
For Sierra's part, Kaelahne Mikesell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Mikesell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Valle, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Naliyah Gibson, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Minarets' loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Sierra, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Lompoc the next time they take the field. Minarets will head out to face Lompoc at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, while Sierra will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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