Southwest EC extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-5-1. They lost 9-1 to the Steele Canyon Cougars. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Southwest EC saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vielka Salcido, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Steele Canyon, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Steele Canyon's side, Delaney Shamaya looked comfortable as she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Shamaya has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Payton Sos, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Dannika Lakin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, Southwest EC will be playing at home against Brawley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Steele Canyon, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 win against Westview on the 21st.
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