Clayton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 21-0 to the Pecos Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Yellowjackets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Pecos, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
For Pecos' part, Arlanni Gabaldon made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gabaldon was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaylah Ortiz, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Angel Montoya was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pecos beat Clayton by a score of 23-3 later that day.
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