Metro Tech had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-10 to make it six. They came up short against the McClintock Chargers, falling 29-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 26-1 on Tuesday.
Metro Tech saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joselyn Morales, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
As for McClintock, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by eight runs or more this season.
On McClintock's side, RyenHope Cozakos was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cozakos has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and one double while going 3-for-3. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Trinity Sepulveda and Arieana Sepulveda did most of the damage at the plate: Trinity went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, four runs, and two triples, while Arieana went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and five RBI. Trinity has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Ayon, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Metro Tech will challenge rival Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, McClintock is set to square off against their familiar foe North at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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