Pacifica had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-8 to make it four. They came up short against the Rio Mesa Spartans, falling 14-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Tritons were not able to get on the board.
As for Rio Mesa, they now have a winning record of 7-6-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Rio Mesa's part, Taylor Gallegos made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Gallegos has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Isabelle Ambriz and Jazlynn Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Ambriz went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Ambriz a new career-high. Harmony Martinez also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
While Pacifica had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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