Jefferson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-8. They came up short against the Alameda Pirates, falling 13-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Saints of the 15-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Alameda, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-5 record this season. Considering they have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Alameda's part, Alia Gutierrez made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Gutierrez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in October of 2024.
In other batting news, Alameda got a massive performance out of Zila Bobian, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Peyton Trujillo, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Jefferson will welcome Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Alameda, they are taking a road trip to square off against Fort Lupton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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