Tulare Western dropped their record down to 13-6-1 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They lost 19-9 to the Tulare Union Tribe. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tribe apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Meiah Ledesma and Janmarie Topalian did some serious damage despite the final result: Ledesma got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Topalian went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was Topalian's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sarah Medeiros, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
As for Tulare Union, they pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Tulare Union's side, Jazlene Salazar was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave Salazar a new career-high. Aliyah Cardenas was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one triple.
Tulare Western wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 11-0 loss against Mission Oak on the 30th. As for Tulare Union, they have also already played their next game, a 7-2 defeat against Lemoore on the 30th.
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