Softball Recap: Monta Vista Matadors vs. Saratoga Falcons
Monta Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-5 walloping at the hands of the Saratoga Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monta Vista of the 13-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Saratoga's part, Saira Ramakrishnan made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Ramakrishnan has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Ramakrishnan was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Riera, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Vivienne Brooks was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Monta Vista's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Saratoga, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Monta Vista will head out on the road to face off against Gunn at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Saratoga, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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