Softball Recap: Mojave Mustangs vs. Trona Tornadoes
Mojave can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Trona Tornadoes 9-2. That's more bragging rights for Mojave, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Evangelina Mendizabal spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Daisy Sanchez was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Bernardina Sanchez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Mojave's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Trona, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mojave beat Trona by a score of 4-2.
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