Sunnyside scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cholla Chargers a 20-0 shutout. Sunnyside might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Tatyana Vega and Anyssa Pacho made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Vega tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pacho struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Vega has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Vega went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Pacho scored a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amerika Lopez, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and a run. Soliel Ponce was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Sunnyside is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Cholla, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sunnyside will take on Marana at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sunnyside will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Cholla will take on Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mountain View's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Cholla's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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