There's no place like home for Dublin, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Monte Vista Mustangs on Thursday and snuck past 5-3. This was payback for Dublin, who suffered a 9-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Keri Maggiora tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanaya Barrett, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kensington Abrew, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Monte Vista's side, Samantha Kaiman was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Ella Stolarzyk and Angelina Betti did some serious damage despite the final result: Stolarzyk went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Betti got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Dublin's victory bumped their record up to 10-6-1. As for Monte Vista, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dublin will square off against Granada at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monte Vista, they will head out on the road to take on Acalanes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Acalanes will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Monte Vista surely won't give up without a fight.
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