Catalina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 23-0 walloping at the hands of the Tanque Verde Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Catalina of the 22-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Tanque Verde's part, Gabby Fukunaga made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fukunaga has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Fukunaga was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Hoagland, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emily Ryan, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Catalina's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Tanque Verde, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Catalina will square off against Empire at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Empire will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Catalina surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tanque Verde, they will head out on the road to challenge Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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