Estancia had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-13 to make it 17. They came up short against the Magnolia Sentinels, falling 22-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sentinels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-7 back in March.
Fabi Basurto made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Ella Aleki was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Magnolia, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games.
On Magnolia's side, Sofia Miranda was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Miranda was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Merim Gaid was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eveanna Jones, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one run.
Estancia wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 29-0 loss against Bolsa Grande on the 8th. As for Magnolia, they have also already played their next contest, a 16-12 victory against Saddleback on the 8th.
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