Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Rialto Knights out 14-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Aaliyah Rios was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her nine plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Cruz, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
On Rialto's side, Desiree Saldate was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Andrea Teopantitla was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Rialto didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy only tossed three.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-4-1. As for Rialto, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Excelsior Charter at 3:15 p.m. on April 3rd. As for Rialto, they will head out on the road to take on Adelanto at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Adelanto has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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