Mayer extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-11 in the process. They came up short against the El Capitan Eagles, falling 17-2. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly 15 runs.
As for El Capitan, they pushed their record up to 12-9-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.8 runs.
For El Capitan's part, Danni Waters was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Waters has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruth Timpson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Emmie Tait, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Mayer will be playing in front of their home fans against San Pasqual Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for El Capitan, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-6 loss against Panguitch on the 22nd.
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