The Metro Tech Knights will challenge the Carl Hayden Community Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Metro Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Metro Tech will bounce into Monday's contest after beating Sierra Linda, who they had gone 1-7 against in their eight prior meetings. The Knights blew past the Bulldogs 17-2 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Esmeralda Baisa made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Baisa was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Joselyn Morales and Sarah Flaherty did most of the damage at the plate: Morales went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Flaherty got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Morales has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mariah Price, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Carl Hayden Community lost 10-3 to Fairfax on Thursday. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Metro Tech's victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Carl Hayden Community, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.
Metro Tech might still be hurting after the 15-6 loss they got from Carl Hayden Community in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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