Muir lost against Arcadia back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Mustangs fell just short of the Apaches by a score of 5-4.
Jazmin Jaquez put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Alyssa Perez and Gianna (GiGi) Butler did some serious damage despite the final result: Perez went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Butler went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. That home run was Perez's first of the season.
Muir's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Arcadia, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Muir will take on Burbank at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arcadia, they will challenge Glendora at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games the Tartans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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