Ayala waltzed into their game on Monday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They had just enough and edged the Bonita Bearcats out 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Ayala, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Allie Lukaszewicsz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ayala saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lilanna Acosta, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Bonita's side, Kaitlyn Maaske was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Bonita saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Torres, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Ayala's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. As for Bonita, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-6.
Ayala will be playing at home against Colony at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ayala's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Colony's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bonita, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Alta Loma at 3:30 p.m. Alta Loma is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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