Summit extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alta Loma Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the SkyHawks of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2020.
Isabella Smith and Ciarah De Angelis did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs, while De Angelis went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Arianna Munoz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Alta Loma, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
On Alta Loma's side, Donica Meyndert made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Meyndert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Rodriguez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
Looking ahead, Summit will take on Western Christian in a tournament on Saturday. The SkyHawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fighting Lancers have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Alta Loma, they will head out to square off against Los Osos at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Grizzlies' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Braves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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