Hollister had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 13-11 to make it four. They lost 17-2 to the Monterey Dores. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 5, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Maddy Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. Grace Peffley was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
As for Monterey, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-3-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games.
On Monterey's side, Ella Myers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Myers has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Anaiyah Brown was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Denae Lee, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hollister is set to face off against their familiar foe Watsonville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Monterey will challenge rival Salinas at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Dores 2.5, the Cowboys 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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