Rio Grande was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Santa Fe Demons. Rio Grande was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Santa Fe apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Daniela Madrid made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Karina Trevizo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Rio Grande was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Santa Fe only posted a batting average of .286.
On Santa Fe's side, Jessi Lopez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Lopez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lopez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, A'Mya Jeselink was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a triple. Rhiannon Romero was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Rio Grande's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Santa Fe, the victory got them back to even at 12-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Rio Grande beat Santa Fe by a score of 13-12 later that day.
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