Cesar Chavez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 18-10 defeat to the Mesa Jackrabbits might stick with them for a while. Even though they lost, Cesar Chavez's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Jazmen Serna was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Baily Davila, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cesar Chavez was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Mesa's side, Savannah McGuire and Leah Alcala did most of the damage at the plate: McGuire scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Alcala scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Evie Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Cesar Chavez's loss dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Mesa, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-18.
Cesar Chavez will be playing at home against Shadow Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Shadow Ridge will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Cesar Chavez surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mesa, they will head out on the road to challenge Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Mesa has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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