Rice Consolidated had lost 23 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-25 to make it 24. They came up short against the Palacios Sharks, falling 17-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sharks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 back in March.
Kimberly Aquino was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
As for Palacios, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-13-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Palacios' side, Jahana Starrett made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Starrett was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kynleigh Llanes and Yessica Baez did most of the damage at the plate: Llanes went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Baez went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those two hits gave Baez a new career-high. Dazia Alcantara was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
As of now, neither Rice Consolidated nor Palacios have any future games scheduled.
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