Clayton is 1-9 against Santa Rosa since June of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets will welcome the Lions at 3:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clayton made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Pecos, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Yellowjackets blew past the Panthers 23-14 on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 28, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, Santa Rosa got the win against Highland on Saturday by a conclusive 20-7. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by exactly 13 runs.
The team relied heavily on Leah Moncayo, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Amaya Gonzales was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Moncayo wasn't the only one making solid contact: Santa Rosa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The Lions are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Santa Rosa back to even at 3-3. As for Clayton, the win also got them back to even at 3-3.
Clayton might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Santa Rosa in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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