Aragon's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Woodside Wildcats by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for Aragon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Rae D'Amato made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. D'Amato has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. D'Amato was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
D'Amato wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Are Makropoulos, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Woodside's side, Iliana Ortega spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Vanessa Carlos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Aragon pushed their record up to 6-7-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Woodside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Aragon will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sequoia at 4:00 p.m. Aragon is facing Sequoia at the right time seeing as Sequoia is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Woodside, they will head out on the road to face off against Gunn at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gunn will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Woodside surely won't give up without a fight.
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