Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls’ softball

Hoover catcher Jenesy Gonzalez tags Arcadia's Jasmine Rosas out at home during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.

Hoover catcher Jenesy Gonzalez tags Arcadia’s Jasmine Rosas out at home during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

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Hoover High’s girls’ softball team allowed nine runs in the opening inning and suffered a 19-1 defeat against Arcadia in a game called in the fifth inning because of the 10-run mercy rule. After winning their first five games, this marks the team’s first loss of the season.

Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls softball

Hoover’s Bianca Lopez beats the throw to second as Arcadia’s Stephanie Noriega catches the ball during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls softball

Hoover’s Diana Ascencio tags an Arcadia runner at first during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls softball

Hoover’s Anjel Bonilla grabs a Arcadia hit during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls softball

Hoover’s Briana Pineda tries for the catch as Arcadia’s Evelyn Lopez makes it safe to second during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

Photo Gallery: Hoover vs. Arcadia girls softball

Hoover pitcher Evie Unger throws a pitch against Arcadia during a game at Arcadia High on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)