Orestimba scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Delhi Hawks a 26-0 shutout. Considering Orestimba has won four contests by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sam Mendoza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Mendoza was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mya Garcia, who scored five runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Jenevy Hidalgo was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
The victory made it two in a row for Orestimba and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Delhi, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Orestimba will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Ripon Christian at 4:00 p.m. Orestimba's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Ripon Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Delhi, they will head out on the road to challenge Waterford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delhi is facing Waterford at the right time seeing as Waterford is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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