Friday just wasn't the day for Monroe's offense. They fell victim to a tough 26-0 loss at the hands of the North Hollywood Huskies on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Monroe's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For North Hollywood's part, Ellison Hinnen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hinnen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Hinnen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs.
In other batting news, North Hollywood let Ayla Soto and Samantha Zabalza loose on the outfield. Soto scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Zabalza went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Mia Vega was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for North Hollywood, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Verdugo Hills at 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd. As for North Hollywood, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Poly at 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd.
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