Pacifica extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 4-9. They came up short against the Rio Mesa Spartans, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Tuesday.
Pacifica saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nevaeh Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That run marked the first that Gonzalez has scored this season.
As for Rio Mesa, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
On Rio Mesa's side, Taylor Gallegos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gallegos has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Sophia Roman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jazlynn Gonzalez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Pacifica will take on Newbury Park at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tritons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Rio Mesa, they will take on Thousand Oaks in a tournament on Saturday.
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