Softball Recap: Los Altos Eagles vs. Homestead Mustangs
Los Altos came into Wednesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Homestead Mustangs on Wednesday. For Los Altos, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 loss Homestead walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Sophia Asar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lucia Trujillo was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Lily Whiting was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Homestead's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Homestead hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Los Altos struck out six times.
Los Altos' victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Homestead, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Los Altos will take on Fremont at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Fremont is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Los Altos will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Homestead, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Los Gatos at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Los Gatos is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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