Morse has not done well against San Diego recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Morse Tigers walked away with a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Cavers. The win made it back-to-back victories for Morse.
Alyssa Truby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dana Montero and Melody Wheatley did most of the damage at the plate: Montero scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Wheatley scored a run while going 2-for-2. Reylyn Sakamoto was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
On San Diego's side, Giselle Peregrina made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Destiny Ramirez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Morse's win bumped their record up to 19-7. As for San Diego, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morse will face off against Mission Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Morse is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for San Diego, they will head out on the road to square off against Coronado at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coronado will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something San Diego surely won't give up without a fight.
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