Alonso took a 18-run loss the last time they faced off against Plant, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Alonso Ravens came out on top in a nail-biter against the Plant Panthers on Friday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ravens have posted since March 19, 2024.
Karina Lozada
| 02/18/25 vs Plant | 1 |
| 02/20/25 vs Plant City | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Sumner | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Gaither | 8 |
| 02/26/25 @ Strawberry Crest | 11 |
Karina Lozada spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristina Vega, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-2.
Alonso's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Plant, they moved to 5-3 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Alonso will look to defend their home field on Saturday against King at 10:00 a.m. As for Plant, they will venture away from home to challenge Lennard at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lennard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
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