Golden Gate extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-15. They came up short against the Lely Trojans, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 back in March.
As for Lely, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five matchups by 12 runs or more so far this season.
For Lely's part, Sophia Moriarty made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moriarty has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Star Orosco, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Bledsoe, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Golden Gate will host Seacrest Country Day at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lely, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Naples at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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