Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Madera South walked away with it. They came out on top against the Mira Monte Lions by a score of 15-10 on Friday.
Dallas Chavira made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Chavira was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Natalia Gutierrez was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Roslyn Perez was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Madera South's win bumped their record up to 15-13. As for Mira Monte, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-14 record.
Looking ahead, Madera South will venture away from home to challenge Avenal at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Stallions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buccaneers have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. Mira Monte does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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