The Sierra Vista Dons will take on the West Covina Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sierra Vista's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so West Covina's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Sierra Vista came up short against South El Monte and fell 5-1. The loss continues a trend for the Dons in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, West Covina didn't have quite enough to beat Arroyo on Friday and fell 10-9. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Leslie Baustista put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sophia Adler was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Adler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stole at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Liliana Lopez was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, West Covina kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
West Covina's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2-1. As for Sierra Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Sierra Vista came up short against West Covina in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 7-4. Can Sierra Vista avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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