United South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Alexander Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to United South of the 6-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Danyka Charles spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and ten unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, United South saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexa Perez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Alexander's side, the team relied heavily on Andrea Cantu, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Nayeli Pedraza was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
United South's defeat dropped their record down to 6-20. As for Alexander, their win bumped their record up to 15-13.
United South will head out on the road to face off against Eagle Pass at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Pass will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something United South surely won't give up without a fight. As for Alexander, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Del Rio at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Del Rio is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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