Don Lugo dropped to 4-5 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Charter Oak Chargers, falling 12-4. The Conquistadores were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2021.
Randi Barrios was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Leylah Ramirez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Charter Oak, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Charter Oak's side, Lei Diebert was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.2 innings pitched. Diebert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Shae McMorrow was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Skylar Wright, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Don Lugo will venture away from home to challenge Montclair at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.83 runs per game on average), something the Conquistadores will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Charter Oak, they will host Coronado at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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