Nimitz had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They lost 17-2 to the Alief Elsik Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
As for Alief Elsik, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
For Alief Elsik's part, Catherine Vasquez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Vasquez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Alief Elsik let Thania Lopez and Vivian Tran run wild. Lopez went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Tran went 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most runs Lopez has posted since back in March of 2025. Bryza Maldonado was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Nimitz and Alief Elsik will both be playing Royal the next time they take the field. The Cougars will host the Falcons at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Rams will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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