After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Piner brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the Elsie Allen Lobos with a sharp 17-9 victory on Tuesday. Considering Piner's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Rosie Prak and Julia Almaraz were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Prak struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Meanwhile, Almaraz struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Prak scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Almaraz scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Piner got a massive performance out of Mariah Membrilla, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Membrilla is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Mialynn Membrilla was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
Piner's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Elsie Allen, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Piner will take on San Rafael at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Elsie Allen, they will head out on the road to face off against Healdsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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