The Dublin Gaels will head out on the road to take on the Monte Vista Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dublin has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 7.
Dublin's last matchup with San Ramon Valley could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. The Gaels came up short against the Wolves, falling 15-1.
Dublin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Salazar, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Monte Vista hadn't done well against Amador Valley recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Dons by a score of 7-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Samantha Kaiman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hailey Frantz, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Leyden, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Monte Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Monte Vista's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 5-8. As for Dublin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Dublin skirted past Monte Vista 5-3 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gaels since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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