Monte Vista extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They lost 17-1 to the Southwest SD Raiders. The contest marked the Monarchs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
As for Southwest SD, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Southwest SD, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Southwest SD's part, Daniela Nieto and Sophia Borquez were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Nieto tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Borquez struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Nieto went 3-for-5 with seven RBI, one triple, and one double, while Borquez went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Borquez a new career-high.
In other batting news, Southwest SD got a massive performance out of Aketzalli Rodriguez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, one triple, and one double. Those five runs gave Rodriguez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Romina Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monte Vista will venture away from home to take on Helix at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Southwest SD, they will take on Sweetwater at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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