Watsonville extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 11-9 in the process. They came up short against the Salinas Cowboys, falling 15-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cowboys this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-1 on April 2nd.
Watsonville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Espinoza, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Salinas, their win bumped their record up to 12-6. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
On Salinas' side, Bella Machuca spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Salinas got a massive performance out of Gigi Rossi, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Rossi a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Thompson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Watsonville will face off against Monterey at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Salinas, they will take on Palma at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Chieftains have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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