Andress was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their tough 12-3 defeat to the El Paso Tigers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Andress of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Arishay Hernandez put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and 11 unearned) runs off ten hits. Hernandez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Yandheliz Perez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Like Andress, El Paso also got a great game from a two-way player: Maria Jose Ontiveros Arrieta. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Ontiveros Arrieta has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Ontiveros Arrieta was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephanie Flores, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Dulce Ontiveros was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Andress' defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for El Paso, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andress will take on Canutillo at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canutillo is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Andress will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for El Paso, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jefferson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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