After flying high against Orange last Wednesday, Estancia came back down to earth. Estancia came up short against the Loara Saxons on Friday, falling 9-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Jaydin McClure spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits. Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, Estancia saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Aleki, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That run was Aleki's first of the season.
Estancia's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Loara, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Estancia will challenge Magnolia at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Estancia is facing Magnolia at the right time seeing as Magnolia is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Loara, they are taking a road trip to take on Orange at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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