Hemet had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 14-11 to make it four. They came up short against the Orange Vista Coyotes, falling 13-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Coyotes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-0 back in April.
Annalisea Domenigoni was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Kiley Long was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Orange Vista, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Orange Vista's side, Jazmine Zabala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Orange Vista let Macai Johnson and Jayla Holley run wild. Johnson went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Holley got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Holley has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Makayla Overton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Hemet will square off against Valley View at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orange Vista, they will welcome Rancho Verde at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Coyotes surely won't give up without a fight.
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