Southwest SD extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-10 in the process. They lost 18-1 to the Sweetwater Red Devils. The Raiders were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matches prior), but the Red Devils' pitchers proved too tough.
As for Sweetwater, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 17-2-1. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won 13 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Sweetwater's part, Tatyana Mosqueda was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Mosqueda has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Romero, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ariana Tovar, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwest SD will face off against Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sweetwater, they will venture away from home to challenge Castle Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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