Miyamura extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 11-12 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the West Las Vegas Dons. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered since April 3rd.
Vinessa Largo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
As for West Las Vegas, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games.
On West Las Vegas' side, Malie Satete made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Satete has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Alexis Pacheco and Annabelle Ulibarri did most of the damage at the plate: Pacheco went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base, while Ulibarri went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Ulibarri a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyra Horner, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
While Miyamura had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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