For the second straight game, Agua Fria will face off against Estrella Foothills. The Owls are taking a road trip to face off against the Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for Agua Fria after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Estrella Foothills by a score of 7-5. The Owls have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Estrella Foothills' part, Ilse Penaloza Leyva made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Penaloza Leyva has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Marissa Flippen tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
Penaloza Leyva wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Annasi Dilley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Estrella Foothills moved to 3-18 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Agua Fria, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
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