In what's become a running theme this season, Orthopaedic gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Central City Value Jaguars with a sharp 12-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Orthopaedic needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Alexa Becerra was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Becerra was also big at the plate, scoring two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Garcia, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Daniela Ceja, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Central City Value's side, America Llaguno made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances. Llaguno is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen three or more in the last three games she's played.
Orthopaedic is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Central City Value, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing USC-MAE the next time they take the field. Orthopaedic will host USC-MAE at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Central City Value will head out to face them at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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