It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Sotomayor ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Torres Toros out 7-6. The win was just what Sotomayor needed coming off of a 19-6 loss in their prior match.
For Torres' part, Mia Fuentes spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. Those 7.1 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Daniella Flores led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Suraya Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Sotomayor is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. As for Torres, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Sotomayor will head out on the road to challenge Maywood Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Torres, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marquez at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Marquez will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Torres surely won't give up without a fight.
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