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Diablos Rojos Femenil Defeat Italy as Hoover Strikes Out Nine in Mexico City Tune-Up

The result capped a 4–1 preseason start that positions the defending LMS champions for Thursday’s opener in Mexico City.

Overview

  • Diablos beat Italy 5–2 at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú behind Carley Hoover’s 5.0 innings with nine strikeouts, two hits allowed and five walks.
  • Elizabeth Robert drove in three runs, including a run-scoring double in the third, as Mexico City’s side controlled the exhibition.
  • Local reports noted Diablos improved to 4–1 in preseason games, halting an Italy squad that had swept Bravas de León earlier in the week.
  • The exhibitions included a split with the Atlanta Smoke, with a 4–3 loss followed by an 11–10 win highlighted by Janae Jefferson hitting for the cycle.
  • Jefferson extended a run of seven consecutive hits at the plate, as Diablos schedule a closed-door rematch with Italy on Monday before opening the LMS season against Charros de Jalisco Femenil on Thursday.