Half Moon Bay had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Santa Cruz Cardinals with a sharp 8-1 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars have won five games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Zoey Schwartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
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At the plate, Miranda Sarabia was a standout: she scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bailey Gunning, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Half Moon Bay now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Santa Cruz, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Half Moon Bay Cougars challenge Burlingame Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Half Moon Bay is facing Burlingame at the right time seeing as Burlingame is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Santa Cruz, they will head out to take on Harbor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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