Bellflower had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-8 to make it eight. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 18-0 to the Paramount Pirates, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 30-5 back in March.
As for Paramount, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games.
For Paramount's part, Delylah Zermeno made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Zermeno has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laritza Esparza, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was SAMANTHA MERCADO, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Bellflower will face off against Dominguez at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 21.43 runs per game on average), something the Buccaneers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Paramount, they will challenge Firebaugh at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season.
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