Scotts Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Watsonville Wildcatz by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scotts Valley of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
Taylor Wilson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. Gracie Delgado was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Watsonville's side, Amelia Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Watsonville's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Esperanza Sigala, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Scotts Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Watsonville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Scotts Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-0 win vs. Harbor on the 19th. Watsonville has also already played their next game, a 7-6 victory against Monte Vista Christian on the 19th.
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