Cupertino has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Los Altos Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cupertino is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
Cupertino might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-3 to Gunn, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Cupertino has struggled against Gunn recently, as their match on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
DJ Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Belle Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Los Altos sidestepped Wilcox for a 6-5 win.
Los Altos also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sophia Asar gave up four earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Los Altos' victory was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Paula Lara-Espinoza, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sabrina Neal, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Cupertino's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Los Altos, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-11 record this season.
Los Altos' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cupertino has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. It's a different story for Los Altos, though, as they've only averaged .315. Will they be able to contain Cupertino's hitters?
Cupertino suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Los Altos when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Cupertino avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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