Rio Rico had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-16 to make it six. They came up short against the Cholla Chargers, falling 21-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 on Tuesday.
Emily Chao was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Jesanie Tapia was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Cholla, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
On Cholla's side, Isabella Pratti was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Pratti was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Martha Zepeda was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs and two RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nallely Contreras, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rio Rico will welcome Sunnyside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cholla, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Douglas at 4:00 p.m.
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