San Joaquin Memorial extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 28 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They came up short against the Hoover Patriots, falling 23-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 10-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Isabella Sandoval made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
As for Hoover, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-5. Considering they have won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Hoover's side, Hazel Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keilana Duron, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Izabel Belmontez, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hoover beat San Joaquin Memorial by a score of 26-0 on Wednesday.
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