San Marcos typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Rio Mesa proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the San Marcos Royals 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rio Mesa also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Analia Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Lopez has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-6 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hailey Olivera and Sarah Coccillos did most of the damage at the plate: Olivera went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a double, while Coccillos scored two runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
On San Marcos' side, Lucia Dessert spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 14 hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Emma Foster made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-6 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Early, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Rio Mesa has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for San Marcos, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-6.
Rio Mesa will have a chance to go back-to-back against San Marcos: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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