The Alhambra Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the North Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alhambra has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Alhambra came up short against McClintock on Friday, falling 31-7.
Deidrea Tree made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Alondra Mercado, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, North fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against North Canyon on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They lost 18-10 to the Rattlers. The Mustangs' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Solis Coker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 14 unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jayla Santiesteban led a balanced group of hitters, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Atiana Rios, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
North's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Alhambra, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Alhambra suffered a grim 20-2 defeat to North when the teams last played back in March. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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