Rim of the World had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-10-1 to make it six. They lost 10-0 to the Arroyo Valley Hawks. The shutout was out of character for the Fighting Scots seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
As for Arroyo Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-8-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Arroyo Valley's part, Mariana Barlow was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Barlow has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Francine Cruz, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Amy Mendoza, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Rim of the World and Arroyo Valley will both be playing Notre Dame the next time they take the field. The Hawks will host the Titans at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, while the Fighting Scots will host them at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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