Alta Loma came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Claremont Wolfpack out 5-4. The win was just what Alta Loma needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior game.
Donica Meyndert spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Alta Loma let Samantha Vasquez and Alyssa Pulicari loose on the outfield. Vasquez went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a double, while Pulicari went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabriella Schneider, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Claremont's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Kacie Gossett gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Gossett has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jacqueline Fausto made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Alta Loma's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-10. As for Claremont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alta Loma will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Bonita, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. As for Claremont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Colony at 2:00 p.m. in Monday's first game.
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