Sadly, Metro Tech is still looking for their first win of the season after 17 contests. They fell just short of the South Mountain Jaguars by a score of 12-10 on Tuesday. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Angelica Gonzalez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Montoya, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On South Mountain's side, Alexia Ramirez was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Ramirez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Guzman, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Saray Telles was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
Metro Tech's loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for South Mountain, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-9-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Metro Tech will take on Sierra Linda at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Sierra Linda will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Metro Tech surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Mountain, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Washington at 6:00 p.m. South Mountain is facing Washington at the right time seeing as Washington is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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