Buena scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Santa Barbara Dons a 15-0 shutout. The victory was just what Buena needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior matchup.
Olivia Bossoletti and Divina Miranda dominated on the mound. Bossoletti pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits, while Miranda tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Madison Shay and Jordan Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Shay went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Gonzalez scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Addison Coe, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Santa Barbara's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laila Hernandez, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base. Hernandez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Buena's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Santa Barbara, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Buena will head out on the road to challenge Oak Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Buena is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Santa Barbara, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Buena at 3:30 p.m.
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