Ann Sobrato lost to Watsonville back in April of 2017, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Ann Sobrato Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Watsonville Wildcatz and snuck past 3-1.
Ann Sobrato let Raylene Cruz and Zoe Rodriguez loose on the outfield. Cruz went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI, while Rodriguez went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Watsonville's side, Amelia Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits. Those six innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Watsonville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Audrina Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Ann Sobrato's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Watsonville, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Ann Sobrato will square off against Los Gatos at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Los Gatos will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ann Sobrato surely won't give up without a fight. As for Watsonville, they will head out on the road to square off against Santa Cruz at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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