Monday just wasn't the day for Sequoia Pathway Academy's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Horizon Honors Eagles on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Sequoia Pathway Academy in their matchups with Horizon Honors: they've now lost six in a row.
For Horizon Honors' part, Danica Guttierrez and Josie Barden made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Guttierrez tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Barden struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Guttierrez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Guttierrez scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Barden scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Nicole Topete was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Annie Jimenez, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Sequoia Pathway Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Horizon Honors, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sequoia Pathway Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Madison Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. Madison Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Horizon Honors, they will head out on the road to take on Benson at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Horizon Honors' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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