Miami was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coolidge Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Miami of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Gabby Gonzales put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Gonzales has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alexia Scroggins and Nevaeh Figueroa did some serious damage despite the final result: Scroggins scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances, while Figueroa scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Miami's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Coolidge, they pushed their record up to 5-7 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Miami is on the road again on Saturday to play Horizon Honors at 10:00 a.m. As for Coolidge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Florence at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Coolidge is facing Florence at the right time seeing as Florence is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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