Maria Carrillo's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Rancho Cotate Cougars by a score of 8-4. This was a revenge match for Maria Carrillo, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-2 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
Paige Richards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maria Carrillo got a big performance out of Isabella Tapia, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alexis Hoke, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Rancho Cotate's side, Kailey Yahya was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Maria Carrillo has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season. As for Rancho Cotate, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7.
Maria Carrillo will head out on the road to take on Analy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Analy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rancho Cotate, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Montgomery at 4:30 p.m. Rancho Cotate is facing Montgomery at the right time seeing as Montgomery is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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