Mountain Empire had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Bonsall Legionnaires, falling 22-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Redhawks of the 24-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
As for Bonsall, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. That 20-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Bonsall's part, they let Maddison Trujillo and Morgan Martinez run wild. Trujillo went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave Trujillo a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Diamond Nava, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Mountain Empire will welcome Liberty Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Redhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Bonsall, they will head out to take on Chula Vista Learning Community Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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