Delano is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Orosi a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Delano Tigers will host the Orosi Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Delano has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Delano came up short against Kennedy and fell 12-9.
Dezarae Pimentel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Anabel Ayon was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Orosi and Summit Charter Collegiate Academy, and Orosi kept the tradition alive. The Cardinals came out on top against the Bears by a score of 11-7 on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Miah Lopez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Nicole Melchor was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Victoria Nieto, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Orosi's win bumped their record up to 7-15-1. As for Delano, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-15-1.
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