Serra had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-11 to make it seven. They lost 15-1 to the Mary Star of the Sea Stars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-4 back in March.
As for Mary Star of the Sea, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Mary Star of the Sea's part, Kaidence Sandoval and Trinity Martinez made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Sandoval pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Martinez struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Sandoval has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Sandoval got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Martinez got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three runs gave Sandoval a new career-high.
In other batting news, Amaree Arellano was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Maris Reyes was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Serra will challenge Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mary Star of the Sea, they will take on Bishop Montgomery at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Stars surely won't give up without a fight.
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