Durango was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their tough 16-6 defeat to the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars might stick with them for a while. Durango was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pinecrest Academy Cadence apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Juliana Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton McCullough, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Pinecrest Academy Cadence's side, Gabriella Colarco was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Colarco has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Colarco was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Elise Kemble was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Vaite?a Yadao was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Durango's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their victory bumped their record up to 5-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Durango will square off against Desert Pines at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Pines is coming into the match with seven straight losses at home, meaning Durango will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they will head out on the road to face off against Basic at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Basic will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Pinecrest Academy Cadence surely won't give up without a fight.
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