Gabrielino fell victim to South El Monte and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. Their rough 13-0 defeat to the South El Monte Eagles might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Gabrielino's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For South El Monte's part, Jazmine Leyva was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Leyva has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Leyva was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, South El Monte got a massive performance out of Alexis Rodriguez, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Loreli Castrejon was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Gabrielino has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for South El Monte, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gabrielino will take on El Monte at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. El Monte is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for South El Monte, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. South El Monte is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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