Smith Valley extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 16-3 to the Mineral County Serpents. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Serpents apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Mineral County, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-5. Considering they have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Mineral County's part, Taiylor Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, Sanchez posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Mineral County let Raeane Johnson and Chesney Wilson run wild. Johnson got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Wilson went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave Wilson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caitlynn Sanchez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
While Smith Valley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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