Las Vegas extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-3. They lost 16-5 to the Clark Chargers. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
As for Clark, their record now sits at 4-5. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Clark's part, Sophia DeMonbrun made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. DeMonbrun has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. She also put up two doubles, which were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Alex Spatharos was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Allison Reed, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Las Vegas and Clark will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Wildcats see the field they'll take on Sunrise Mountain at 3:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Clark, their break will end when they face Eldorado at 3:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
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