Gunn came tearing into Tuesday's game with 17 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over the Monta Vista Matadors. Considering Gunn has won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ruth Jaquette was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Jaquette has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Jaquette was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tess Bogart, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Claudia Wolff was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and a triple.
Gunn pushed their record up to 20-1 with that victory, which was their tenth straight at home. As for Monta Vista, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Cupertino the next time they take the field. Gunn will host Cupertino at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Monta Vista will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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