Calexico extended their losing streak to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 1-12. They lost 7-1 to the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellow Jackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-2 on Tuesday.
As for Palo Verde Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
For Palo Verde Valley's part, Yasleen Reyes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Reyes has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Reyes wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amaris Garcia, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calexico will welcome Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.4 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Palo Verde Valley, they will square off against Needles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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