After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Valley Christian, Santa Teresa was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Leigh Longhorns. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Santa Teresa also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Samantha Vidal and Arianna Vergara did most of the damage at the plate: Vidal went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Vergara scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Leigh's side, Sophia Gandara spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Gandara has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Samantha Vasquez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 4-for-4. Liliana Pon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Santa Teresa now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Leigh, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Santa Teresa will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Ann Sobrato at 4:00 p.m. Ann Sobrato's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Santa Teresa's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Leigh, they will head out on the road to challenge Branham at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Branham is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Leigh will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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