Aragon had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 9-15 to make it four. They fell 9-4 to the Capuchino Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 back in April.
Destiny Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Aliyah Adle was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Capuchino, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games.
On Capuchino's side, Lola Sierra made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Sierra has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dana Motroni, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Avery Motroni, who went 3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aragon will host Hillsdale at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Dons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Capuchino, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Milpitas at 11:00 a.m.
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