Garces Memorial had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Shafter Generals 6-5. The win was just what Garces Memorial needed coming off of a 11-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Kayden Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lexi Marquez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three additional RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Frye, who went 3-for-3 with a double.
On Shafter's side, Maddison Ortiz was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Ortiz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Paulina Huitzacua and Marley Munoz stepped up to the plate in a big way. Huitzacua went 2-for-3 with a home run, while Munoz scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Garces Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Shafter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-3.
Garces Memorial will be playing in front of their home fans against Frontier at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shafter, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Mt. Whitney at 4:00 p.m. Shafter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Mt. Whitney's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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