Sanger has not done well against Madera recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Sanger Apaches had just enough and edged the Madera Coyotes out 5-4. That's two games straight that Sanger has won by just one run.
Amber Estrada spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Martinez was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-6. Jayden Herrera was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run.
On Madera's side, they also let their pitcher toss all 11 innings and she was also dialed-in: Viviana Nombrano gave up five earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. Those 11 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Kailea Ricks was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Savana Cortez, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases.
Sanger has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Madera, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8-1.
Sanger will head out on the road to take on San Joaquin Memorial at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. San Joaquin Memorial is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Sanger will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Madera will take on Bullard at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Bullard will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Madera surely won't give up without a fight.
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