Homestead scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Santa Clara Bruins with a sharp 16-3 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Homestead as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Courtney Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sangeeta Vaidya was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Lilly Markines was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
On Santa Clara's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cita (Analisa) Chavez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Homestead now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Santa Clara, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Homestead will take on Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Homestead's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Mountain View's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Santa Clara will take on Palo Alto at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Clara is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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