Desert Pines had lost seven straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-14 to make it eight. They lost 20-0 to the Sports Leadership & Management Bulls. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulls this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Sports Leadership & Management, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For Sports Leadership & Management's part, Harlie Newman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Newman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Sonny Johnson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February. Alyssa Rosales also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Coming up, Desert Pines will head out on the road to square off against Del Sol at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dragons will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Sports Leadership & Management, they have already played their next game, a 19-4 win against CIVICA NV on the 21st.
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