Softball Recap: Nevada Union Miners vs. Monterey Trail Mustangs
Nevada Union lost against Monterey Trail back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Nevada Union Miners fell just short of the Monterey Trail Mustangs by a score of 8-7. Nevada Union has not had much luck with Monterey Trail recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Nevada Union saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baylie Flecksteiner, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Monterey Trail's side, Maya Ewing was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Ewing was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Monterey Trail let Dakota Bumbaca and Aniyah Whipper loose on the outfield. Bumbaca got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and an RBI, while Whipper scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Liliana Ruelas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Nevada Union's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Monterey Trail, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Nevada Union will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wheatland at 4:00 p.m. Wheatland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Monterey Trail, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome River City at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monterey Trail is facing River City at the right time seeing as River City is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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