Dos Pueblos fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Saugus on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Centurions by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Chargers have suffered since April 6, 2024.
Juliana Brunner spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Zella Cassidy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Chargers
| 04/05/25 vs Saugus | 3-5 |
| 04/05/25 vs Burroughs | 10-6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Santa Barbara | 13-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Santa Barbara | 18-0 |
| 03/31/25 @ Pacifica | 6-1 |
Dos Pueblos moved to 8-8 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Saugus, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Dos Pueblos will take on Rio Mesa at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saugus, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on the 15th. The timing is sure in the Centurions' favor as the team sits on ten straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Cowboys have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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