Aragon's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the San Mateo Bearcats out 8-7. This was payback for Aragon, who suffered a 9-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Rae D'Amato was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. D'Amato has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. D'Amato was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Caroline Harger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Marburger, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On San Mateo's side, Nia Mapa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Hailey Wallweber was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Demi Alfonso, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Aragon's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-9-1. As for San Mateo, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Aragon will be playing at home against Woodside at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aragon is facing Woodside at the right time seeing as Woodside is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for San Mateo, they will head out on the road to square off against Hillsdale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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