The San Mateo Bearcats are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Everett Alvarez Eagles. San Mateo will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
San Mateo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Alisal. San Mateo's victory was all the more impressive since Alisal was averaging only 3.25 runs allowed on the season.
Nia Mapa made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Mapa has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mapa was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, Hailey Wallweber was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Demi Alfonso, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez waltzed into their contest on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Tigers 2-1.
Dani Amendola spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Everett Alvarez's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jazzy Riemedio, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
San Mateo's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Everett Alvarez, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-12.
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