The DCP Alum Rock Lobos will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Harker Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought game, but DCP Alum Rock had to settle for a 15-14 defeat against Latino College Preparatory Academy. DCP Alum Rock has not had much luck with Latino College Preparatory Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Nayeli "Yacky" Joya spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered nine earned (and six unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Madison "Madi" Sumpter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Isabella "Iz" Rubalcaba was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, Harker had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand DCP Alum Rock a 16-0 shutout last Friday. Harker's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
DCP Alum Rock's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Harker, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
DCP Alum Rock might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Harker in their previous meeting last Friday. Will DCP Alum Rock have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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