Montebello had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it 11. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-4 to the Alhambra Moors, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Oilers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Moors earlier this season, when they won 10-7.
As for Alhambra, their record is now 4-13. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
For Alhambra's part, Jayla Wagner made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Wagner was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alhambra let Evelyn Estrada and Layla Sanchez run wild. Estrada went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Sanchez went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Sanchez a new career-high. Annika Rodriguez also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Coming up, Montebello is taking a road trip to face off against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Alhambra, they will square off against San Marino at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Moors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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