Santana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the El Capitan Vaqueros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Santana of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 9th.
Delaney Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was McKenna Miller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On El Capitan's side, Shelby Vars spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Alanna Christiaens was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Sofia Simone was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Santana's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for El Capitan, their win bumped their record up to 9-10-4.
Santana will head out on the road to challenge Valhalla at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santana will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for El Capitan, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Helix at 4:00 p.m.
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