Jones was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 10-4 to the Niles North Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jones of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Julissa Galvez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Niles North's side, Aaliyah Struthers made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Struthers was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amaya Kang, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Ava Parker was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Jones' defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Niles North, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-12-1.
As of now, neither Jones nor Niles North have any future games scheduled.
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