Monroe had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-10 to make it 12. They came up short against the Van Nuys Wolves, falling 23-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-4 back in April.
As for Van Nuys, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8. That 22-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Van Nuys' part, ARIEL PUENTE made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. PUENTE was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Van Nuys let Nadia Ubaldo and Isabella Espinoza run wild. Ubaldo got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases, while Espinoza went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most stolen bases Ubaldo has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Grecia Barrera, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coincidentally, Monroe and Van Nuys will both be playing North Hollywood the next time they take the field. The Wolves will host the Huskies at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Vikings will head out to face them at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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