After flying high against Pajaro Valley last Wednesday, Seaside came back down to earth. The Seaside Spartans lost 20-1 to the Marina Mariners on Thursday. Seaside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Marina apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
For Marina's part, SYDNEY SMITH was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. SMITH was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, KYRA GRANTHAM and CERISE SALAS did most of the damage at the plate: GRANTHAM got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while SALAS scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. SALAS is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. NAOMIE ROJAS was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Seaside has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Marina, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-10.
Seaside will head out on the road to square off against Pajaro Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pajaro Valley is coming into the game with five straight losses at home, meaning Seaside will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Marina will take on Trinity Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Marina is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.4 runs per game this season.
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