Pomona had lost seven straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it eight. They lost 18-5 to the Workman Lobos. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lobos this season, with their most recent loss being a 19-8 defeat two weeks ago.
As for Workman, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.4 runs.
For Workman's part, Sydney Rivera and Alondra Devora were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Rivera tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Devora pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. What's more, Rivera posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At the plate, Rivera got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Devora got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, McKenna Weller was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with seven RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted four or more RBI the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Leana Sanchez, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pomona will face off against rival Edgewood at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Workman is set to challenge their familiar foe La Puente at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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