Anaheim dropped their record down to 16-2 on Friday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They lost 10-0 to the Santiago Cavaliers. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Colonists were not able to get on the board.
Anaheim saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Falt, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Santiago, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-6. Give their pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
On Santiago's side, Ihilani B made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. B has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Ava D was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Nayelli D was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Anaheim will face off against Valencia at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Colonists surely won't give up without a fight. As for Santiago, they will take on Western at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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