Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Corona del Sol Aztecs by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gilbert of the 11-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Nikki Matejko made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Arianna Leon, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
On Corona del Sol's side, Alyssia Munoz tossed a big game, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Munoz has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Miquela Tammaro, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Kaylie Pequeno was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Corona del Sol, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-13.
Gilbert will head out on the road to square off against Desert Vista at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Desert Vista's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Gilbert's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Corona del Sol, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome O'Connor at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. O'Connor is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Corona del Sol will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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