Rancho Cotate's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Petaluma Trojans and snuck past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rancho Cotate also won the last time the pair played last Friday.
For Petaluma's part, Mya Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Petaluma saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Pardini, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Rancho Cotate's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Petaluma, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rancho Cotate will challenge Maria Carrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Petaluma, they will head out on the road to take on American Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. American Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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