Mescalero Apache extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They lost 20-0 to the Capitan Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-1 last Tuesday.
As for Capitan, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-4. Considering they have won six matches by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Capitan's part, Faith Roper looked comfortable as she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Roper has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Leandra Licon, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kailei Smith, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Capitan beat Mescalero Apache by a score of 24-7 later that day.
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