Monta Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Gunn Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monta Vista of the 1-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Gunn's part, Ruth Jaquette made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Jaquette has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jaquette was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Allison Novick and Tess Bogart did most of the damage at the plate: Novick scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Bogart scored a run while going 2-for-4. Audrey Norton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Monta Vista's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Gunn, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Cupertino the next time they take the field. Gunn will head out to face Cupertino at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Monta Vista will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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