Metro Tech has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the South Mountain Jaguars at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Metro Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Metro Tech pushed their score all the way to 12 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell victim to a tough 20-12 loss at the hands of South Mountain.
For South Mountain's part, Alexia Ramirez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off 13 hits. Ramirez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-6.
In other batting news, Mariah Salas was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sarah Guzman, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Metro Tech dropped their record down to 0-16 with that defeat, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs per game. As for South Mountain, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9-1.
South Mountain's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Metro Tech has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for South Mountain, though, as they've been averaging 11.9. Given Metro Tech's sizable advantage in that area, South Mountain will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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