Minarets was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a rough 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Sierra Chieftains. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Minarets of the 13-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Sierra's part, Adriana Carillo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Carillo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Carillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kadence Begaye, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Lexi Valle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Minarets' defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Sierra, they pushed their record up to 7-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
While Minarets had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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