Mountain View extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-13 in the process. They fell 8-5 to the El Monte Lions. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 16, 2022, but that streak is no more.
As for El Monte, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
For El Monte's part, Eve Reyes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. Reyes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Leilani Diaz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Julissa Flores, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View will venture away from home to challenge Baldwin Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for El Monte, they will take on Marshall at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Lions are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 17-game losing streak.
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