Monte Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Dublin Gaels by a score of 5-3. Monte Vista was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dublin apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Samantha Kaiman was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Ella Stolarzyk and Angelina Betti did some serious damage despite the final result: Stolarzyk went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Betti got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
On Dublin's side, Keri Maggiora tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanaya Barrett, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Kensington Abrew, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Monte Vista's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Dublin, their win bumped their record up to 10-6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monte Vista will square off against Acalanes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Acalanes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Dublin, they will head out on the road to face off against Granada at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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