West Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 13-9 to the Cesar Chavez Champions. West Point was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cesar Chavez apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Isabella Garza and Gabrielle Rodriguez did some serious damage despite the final result: Garza got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, while Rodriguez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Cesar Chavez's side, Priscilla Gauna Armendariz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Gauna Armendariz was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eva Harrison, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Baily Davila, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
West Point's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Cesar Chavez, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
While West Point had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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