Banning can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs 7-6. The victory was just what Banning needed coming off of an 18-6 loss in their prior matchup.
Marissa Lugo made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Lugo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jayleen Rojas was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nicelle Soriano, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Coachella Valley's side, Mia Villalobos led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Marley Delgado, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Banning's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Coachella Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Banning will head out on the road to face off against Twentynine Palms at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Twentynine Palms knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Banning likes a good challenge. As for Coachella Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Yucca Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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