El Diamante's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Mt. Whitney Pioneers 13-2. The Miners haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Jadelynn Quinday spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Taelyn Ochoa
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On the hitting side, Taelyn Ochoa and Mikayla Moreno did most of the damage at the plate: Ochoa scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Moreno scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those three runs gave Ochoa a new career-high. Sydney Ellis also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: El Diamante kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
El Diamante picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 4-7-1. As for Mt. Whitney, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7-2 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. El Diamante will challenge rival Porterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mt. Whitney is set to square off against their familiar foe Monache at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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