North Monterey County lost against Notre Dame back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The North Monterey County Condors lost 12-6 to the Notre Dame Spirits. North Monterey County has not had much luck with Notre Dame recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Brooke Ramirez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Leslie Ruiz, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, North Monterey County was hitting in the corners and finished the game with three triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
On Notre Dame's side, Sophia Cardinale made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Cardinale has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Cardinale was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Aalyssah Hui Hui-Martinez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Shailene Riemedio, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
North Monterey County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12-1. As for Notre Dame, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Monterey County will take on Everett Alvarez at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Everett Alvarez is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so North Monterey County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Notre Dame, they will be playing at home against Monterey at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monterey is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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