Damonte Ranch had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 5-13 to make it 16. They fell 6-2 to the Reed Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, with their most recent defeat being a 12-7 loss on Saturday.
Olivia Mares made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Madison Glass was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double.
As for Reed, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 20-3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games.
On Reed's side, Kehaulani Tambaoan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tambaoan has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Tambaoan wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tiare Kanae, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Damonte Ranch and Reed will both be playing Bishop Manogue the next time they take the field. The Raiders will head out to face the Miners at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, while the Mustangs will host them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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