Prairie View made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Brighton, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Thunderhawks fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 7-5 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Thunderhawks of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.

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Viviana Saucedo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Miley Trujillo was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Shelby Ortiz, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Prairie View has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Brighton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Prairie View will take on rival Mountain Range at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Brighton is set to square off against their familiar foe Riverdale Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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