Firebaugh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-5 to the Avenal Buccaneers. That's two games in a row now that Firebaugh has lost by exactly nine runs.
Firebaugh got a massive performance out of Bethany Mendoza, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Ja'Dyn Jenkins was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
On Avenal's side, Deztiny Hernandez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 14 hits (and not a single walk). Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalia Ruiz, who fired off two home runs, three stolen bases, and six RBI while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Layla Lopez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5.
Firebaugh's defeat dropped their record down to 10-15. As for Avenal, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9.
Firebaugh will head out on the road to square off against Coalinga at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Coalinga's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Firebaugh's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Avenal, they will be playing at home against Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tranquillity is coming into the contest with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Avenal will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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