Jefferson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 11-5 to the Aurora Central Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Saints of the 20-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Aurora Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Aurora Central's part, Stephanie Gomez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those 17 strikeouts gave Gomez a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Knutson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Yoselin Reyes Rosales was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
Looking ahead, Jefferson will take on Bennett at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Aurora Central, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-3 defeat against Englewood on the 22nd.
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