El Capitan had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-17 to make it 15. They came up short against the Golden Valley Cougars, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, with their most recent loss being a 12-10 defeat on April 2nd.
El Capitan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Arriaga, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run. Lucca Jorgenson also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Golden Valley, their record now sits at 9-12. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Golden Valley's side, Savanna Benc made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Benc has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Allie Minor was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alanni Cienfuegos, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, El Capitan and Golden Valley will both be playing Los Banos the next time they take the field. The Cougars will head out to face the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Gauchos will host them at 4:00 p.m. on the 29th.
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