Juanita Sanchez Complex had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Mt. Pleasant Kilties on Wednesday.
KeAsia Mulbah made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Mulbah was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Yanely Rodriguez and Darianny Almonte did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3, while Almonte scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Rodriguez hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Lismari Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Juanita Sanchez Complex's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6-1. As for Mt. Pleasant, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juanita Sanchez Complex will take on Central Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Juanita Sanchez Complex is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hope at 4:45 p.m. Mt. Pleasant and Hope are at an even 4-4-1 over their past nine head-to-heads.
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