If Glendale was riding high fresh off their 13-2 takedown of Lynwood last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nitros fell 11-8 to the La Salle Lancers on Wednesday. The Nitros were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Natalie Minkler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and eight unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Paola Marquez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Marquez, who went 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Glendale has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9-1 record this season. As for La Salle, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Glendale will head out to take on Muir at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for La Salle, they will host Pomona Catholic at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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