Rio Grande extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-16 in the process. They lost 21-6 to the Hope Christian Huskies. Ravens fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Huskies since on Monday.
Jenessa Purcella made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Ceanna Sanchez was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Hope Christian, with the victory, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-10. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On Hope Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Quanz, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Quanz a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella McFadden, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Rio Grande wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 16-0 loss against Atrisco Heritage Academy on the 29th. As for Hope Christian, they will face off against Del Norte at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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