Softball Recap: Tracy Bulldogs vs. Rocklin Thunder
Tracy and Rocklin squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Tracy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Rocklin Thunder by a score of 7-5. Tracy's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Elisa Galli spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emma Golden was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Taylor Sansaver was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
On Rocklin's side, Sydney Barker was incredible, going 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cat Alston, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Tracy's defeat dropped their record down to 24-4-1. As for Rocklin, the victory got them back to even at 15-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tracy is on the road again on Tuesday to play Central at 4:00 p.m. Central is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning Tracy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Rocklin, they will head out on the road to challenge Salinas at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salinas' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Rocklin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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