Analy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 7-2 to the Maria Carrillo Pumas. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Analy of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Sophia Pellini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Analy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Bauman, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Malley Dyck, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Maria Carrillo's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Paige Richards gave up just two earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Haylie Padgett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Analy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Maria Carrillo, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3-1.
Analy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rancho Cotate at 4:30 p.m. Analy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Rancho Cotate's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Maria Carrillo, they will head out on the road to square off against Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Windsor will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Maria Carrillo surely won't give up without a fight.
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