Softball Recap: Everett Alvarez Eagles vs. Salinas Cowboys
Everett Alvarez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 9-1 defeat at the hands of the Salinas Cowboys. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Everett Alvarez of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Everett Alvarez saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anaiyah Brown, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Salinas' side, Abi Jones made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Jones has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jessica Cisneros was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Mak Domenighini was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Everett Alvarez now has a losing record at 11-12. As for Salinas, their win bumped their record up to 16-7.
Everett Alvarez will be playing in front of their home fans against Stevenson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Salinas, they will head out on the road to face off against North Salinas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Salinas' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so North Salinas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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