Cesar Chavez had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the West Point Dragons by a score of 13-9 on Monday. With that win, Cesar Chavez brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Priscilla Gauna Armendariz made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Gauna Armendariz was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Eva Harrison was incredible, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Baily Davila, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On West Point's side, Isabella Garza and Gabrielle Rodriguez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Garza got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, while Rodriguez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Cesar Chavez's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for West Point, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Cesar Chavez will have a chance to go back-to-back against West Point: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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