Granger had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-15 to make it four. They came up short against the Hunter Wolverines, falling 18-4. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Lancers, who fell 8-6 when the teams last met back in April of 2024.
Granger saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyiana Arriaga, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another was Mackenzie Salazar, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for Hunter, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-11 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Hunter's side, LEILA AIONO made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. AIONO has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one triple.
In other batting news, KENYA LAPUAHO was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. SARAHI GOMEZ was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Granger will challenge West Jordan at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Lancers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hunter, they will take on Kearns at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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