Loretto hasn't had much luck against Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Angels will square off against the Silver Foxes at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Loretto's offense. They came up short against Jefferson on Thursday, falling 19-0.
For Jefferson's part, Gianna Ruiz was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Ruiz a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elizabella Quinonez, who fired off three triples, six RBI, and two runs while going 3-for-3. Those three triples gave her a new career-high. Melanie Hennigan was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Jefferson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in four consecutive matchups.
Loretto might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Jefferson in their previous matchup on Thursday. Can the Angels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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