San Manuel extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 4-11. They lost 16-8 to the Desert Christian Eagles. The Miners were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Marisela Guisa was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Leanna Duke, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Desert Christian, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-10. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Desert Christian's side, Abby Martin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). Martin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emmy Welch was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Keira Cosby was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
San Manuel wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 14-5 defeat against Ray on the 24th. As for Desert Christian, they will host Tanque Verde at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 12 runs per game this season.
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