Rowland hasn't had much luck against South El Monte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Rowland has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Rowland after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 15-12 to Arroyo.
Meanwhile, South El Monte got the win against Sierra Vista on Monday by a conclusive 16-10. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Dons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Loreli Castrejon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Castrejon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gia Castruita was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three doubles, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Sofia Medina, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
South El Monte hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Rowland's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for South El Monte, their record is now 3-0-1.
Rowland might still be hurting after the 15-4 defeat they got from South El Monte when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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