Bowie extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Irvin Rockets, falling 18-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered against the Rockets since March 7, 2023.
As for Irvin, with the win, they broke their nine-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-9. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
For Irvin's part, Cassandra Cardiel made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Cardiel was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mia Gonzales was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Heaven Rey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bowie will face off against Santa Teresa at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Irvin, they will challenge Anthony at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
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