Torres fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Sotomayor on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Sotomayor Wolves by a score of 7-6. Torres' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Mia Fuentes spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Daniella Flores stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Suraya Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Torres' loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Sotomayor, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-6 record this season.
Torres will be playing in front of their home fans against Marquez at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Marquez's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matchups. As for Sotomayor, they will head out on the road to face off against Maywood Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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