The Minarets Mustangs will head out to face off against the Sierra Chieftains at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Minarets has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Minarets is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Fowler, falling 28-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered since February 26th.
Meanwhile, Sierra hadn't done well against Caruthers recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Sierra walked away with a 10-5 win over Caruthers. The game was the first time the Chieftains have beaten the Blue Raiders on their field since March 10, 2017.
Addy Carrillo made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Abby Bays was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Lexie Valle was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Sierra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Sierra now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Minarets, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Minarets came up short against Sierra in their previous matchup on Saturday, falling 11-6. Can Minarets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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