Sadly, El Capitan is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. Their tough 11-1 defeat to the Merced Bears on Friday might stick with them for a while. El Capitan was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Merced apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Merced's part, Annalise Ramirez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Ramirez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Antonia Lejarde, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Madison Cabral was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
El Capitan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Merced, their win bumped their record up to 7-9-1.
El Capitan didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-0 loss vs. Atwater on the 17th. Merced has also already played their next match, a 7-4 victory against Central Valley on the 17th.
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