Monterey Trail had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 9-16 to make it six. They lost 12-2 to the Laguna Creek Cardinals. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
Monterey Trail saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aniyah Whipper, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Laguna Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.
On Laguna Creek's side, they got a great performance from Nikiya Jumpingbull as she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Aundrea Jackson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Jazmine Johnson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monterey Trail will head out to face off against Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Laguna Creek, they will venture away from home to square off against Pleasant Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight.
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