La Vega extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost 21-6 to the Fairfield Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 22-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2022.
As for Fairfield, their record now sits at 6-4. That looming 21-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Fairfield's part, Haylee Allen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Allen has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cadence Webster was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cariss Capps, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
La Vega wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 13-1 loss against Crawford on the 21st. As for Fairfield, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-6 defeat against Bremond on the 21st.
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