Valley Vista extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-15 in the process. They lost 19-4 to the Tolleson Wolverines. That's two games in a row now that the Monsoon have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Adria Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Tolleson, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Tolleson's side, Lilliana Reyes looked comfortable as she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, Reyes posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March.
On the hitting side, Alisson Martinez was a standout: she fired off three triples, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Emily Araiza was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Valley Vista will challenge Shadow Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monsoon's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stallions have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Tolleson, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 17-1 victory against Dobson on the 21st.
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