Alchesay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 21-6 walloping at the hands of the Ganado Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alchesay of the 21-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Ganado's part, Shawntaya Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Bob, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5. Jeanelle Ben was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Alchesay's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Ganado, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alchesay's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Holbrook at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ganado will take on Window Rock at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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