Alhambra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to the Benicia Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alhambra of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Samantha Schuler was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Mia Brady was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Benicia's side, Alana Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Benicia got a big performance out of Vanessa Smith, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ava Rojas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Alhambra's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-12. As for Benicia, the win was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-1.
As of now, neither Alhambra nor Benicia have any future games scheduled.
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