In what's become a running theme this season, Alonso gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let the Spoto Spartans onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. That's two games straight that Alonso has won by exactly 12 runs.
Aleena Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenna Sturgis, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Leah Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Alonso's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs per game. As for Spoto, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Alonso will take on Blake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alonso is facing Blake at the right time seeing as Blake is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Spoto, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against East Bay at 7:00 p.m.
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