Santa Clara had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Foothill Tech Dragons onto the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Friday. With that win, Santa Clara brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Kadyn Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Sanchez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Romero, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Bela Nava was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Santa Clara's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Foothill Tech, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Santa Clara is on the road again on Tuesday to play Vasquez at 3:15 p.m. One thing working in Vasquez's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Foothill Tech, they will head out on the road to challenge Pacifica at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Pacifica is coming into the game with five straight defeats at home, meaning Foothill Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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