Gateway had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-13 to make it six. They lost 21-7 to the Cypress Lake Panthers. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 17-14.
Jasmine Manzano was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jazzy Olivera, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
As for Cypress Lake, their record now sits at 7-13. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by nine runs or more this season.
On Cypress Lake's side, Audrina Westland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Westland was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Kelley Kenner and Maisy Vogel did most of the damage at the plate: Kenner went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Vogel went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Vogel a new career-high. Baylee Spano was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gateway will take on Island Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cypress Lake, they will challenge Gulf Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sharks have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season.
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