Newcomb extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 33-0 to the Grants Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 36-0 on Monday.
As for Grants, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. Considering they have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Grants' part, Breanna Largo and Natalie Chavez made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Largo pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Chavez pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Largo went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two triples, while Chavez got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, five stolen bases, and five runs. With that strong performance, Chavez is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Grants let Malory Largo and Delilah Martinez run wild. Largo went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs, while Martinez went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alynn Othole, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newcomb will take on Laguna Acoma at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Grants, they will face off against Pojoaque Valley at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
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