North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Life Prep Fire by a score of 10-8.
Ana Amador put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Amador has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Amador was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three stolen bases, and four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Isabel Velazquez-Wallace made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kadence Westley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
North's defeat dropped their record down to 10-15. As for Life Prep, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: North beat Life Prep by a score of 6-4 later that day.
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