Burges extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-9. They lost 14-2 to the Socorro Bulldogs. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 11-0 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Burges saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Alvarez, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Socorro, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.4 runs.
On Socorro's side, Danielle Lozoya and Haley Rodriguez were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Lozoya tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Rodriguez pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. At bat, Lozoya went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits Lozoya has posted over her last 12 contests.
In other batting news, Socorro let Cassidy Escobedo and Leilene Cardoza run wild. Escobedo fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3, while Cardoza fired off two home runs, three runs, and one stolen base while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs Cardoza has posted over her last 12 matchups. Jaslyn Gardea was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Burges will take on Ysleta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.53 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Socorro, they will challenge Americas at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trail Blazers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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