Downey came into this matchup off a tough nine-run defeat last Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Santa Fe Chiefs by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since March 19, 2024.
Sophia Hernandez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Jiselle Rocha was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Downey and nudges their season record down to 14-7. As for Santa Fe, their record now sits at 9-11.
Coincidentally, Downey and Santa Fe will both be playing Granada Hills Charter the next time they take the field. The Chiefs will head out to face the Highlanders at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, while the Vikings will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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