Pueblo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Marana Tigers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pueblo of the 15-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Belen Camacho spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Alyssa Pallanes was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Marana's side, the team relied heavily on Ella Joplin, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Bella Corona, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Pueblo's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Marana, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Pueblo will take on Empire at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Empire is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Marana, they will be playing at home against Nogales at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marana's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Nogales' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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