It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Sanger ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Edison Tigers out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Sanger, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Amber Estrada spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Sanger's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Martinez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Edison's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alexis Verduzco gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Verduzco has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lauren Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Sanger's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. As for Edison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-8.
Sanger will head out on the road to square off against Madera at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Madera: 3, Sanger: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Edison, they will head out on the road to face off against San Joaquin Memorial at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Edison is facing San Joaquin Memorial at the right time seeing as San Joaquin Memorial is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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