Minarets had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 6-12 to make it four. They lost 15-0 to the Chowchilla Tribe. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tribe this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-7 on Tuesday.
As for Chowchilla, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by ten runs or more this season.
For Chowchilla's part, Brianna Guardado was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Guardado has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylee Vlot, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Ava Diaz was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Minarets will head out to face off against Parlier at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chowchilla, they will venture away from home to square off against Yosemite at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tribe are facing the Badgers at the right time seeing as the Badgers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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