Tahquitz extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 17-3 to the Jurupa Valley Jaguars. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Natalie Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Jurupa Valley, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Jurupa Valley's side, Samantha Amancio made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Amancio has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jurupa Valley got a massive performance out of Apolonia Avendano, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Veronica Montoya, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tahquitz will welcome Santa Rosa Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Jurupa Valley, they will face off against Bloomington at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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