San Miguel had lost six straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-12 to make it seven. They lost 19-3 to the Desert Christian Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-7 back in March.
As for Desert Christian, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 3-10 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Desert Christian's part, Mikayla Hodges made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Hodges has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Emmy Welch was incredible, going 4-for-3 with five stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was McKenna Delaney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
San Miguel wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 20-0 defeat against Tombstone on the 20th. As for Desert Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 18-8 win against Valley Union on the 20th.
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