The Sonoma Valley Dragons are taking a road trip to challenge the Encinal Jets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sonoma Valley will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Sonoma Valley was handed a eight-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past Analy 6-5. The victory was some much needed relief for the Dragons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Riley Rhodd was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sofia DeTorres, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Taya Gundeid also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Encinal). They came out on top against Mt. Eden by a score of 16-13 on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Jets needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Jazzy Alcantar was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiely Wong, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Encinal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Encinal's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Sonoma Valley, their record is now 6-13.
Sonoma Valley might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Encinal in their previous matchup back in May of 2015. Can the Dragons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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