King had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 9-5 to make it six. They lost 13-5 to the Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys. The Brahmas were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Fightin' Jerseys earlier this season, when they won 14-7.
Maycee Garcia made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Addison Beltran was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Falfurrias, their win bumped their record up to 2-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory they have posted against King since February 28, 2023.
On Falfurrias' side, Kaitlyn Mireles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Ezella Molina was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emily Moreno, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, King will face off against Colorado at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Falfurrias, they will challenge West Oso at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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