Manzano extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-21 in the process. They lost 20-10 to the Capital Jaguars. Even if the Monarchs couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Shania Aragon was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
As for Capital, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-11-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Capital's side, Isabella Hernandez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, Hernandez posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other pitching news, Ava Martinez looked comfortable as she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last seven matchups.
Back at the plate, Capital got a massive performance out of Brooke Salazar, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Salazar has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Amaya Batista, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
As of now, neither Manzano nor Capital have any future games scheduled.
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