Sequoia Pathway Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 6-3 to the Antelope Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sequoia Pathway Academy of the 20-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
For Antelope's part, Isela Marquez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Marquez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.
Marquez wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abigail Lucero, who went 2-for-3 with a triple. Karyme Arana was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Sequoia Pathway Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Antelope, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sequoia Pathway Academy will take on Madison Highland Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Madison Highland Prep is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Sequoia Pathway Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Antelope, they will be playing in front of their home fans against San Pasqual Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Antelope is facing San Pasqual Valley at the right time seeing as San Pasqual Valley is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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