Softball Recap: Yucaipa Thunderbirds vs. Redlands Terriers
Yucaipa had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Redlands Terriers out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Yucaipa, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Yucaipa got a great performance from Emily Mendoza as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over 6.1 innings pitched. Mendoza has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Johana Pi?a was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Janelle Erickson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Redlands' side, Mallary Conway spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Redlands saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Akimoto, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Yucaipa's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12-4. As for Redlands, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Yucaipa will be playing at home against Cajon at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Cajon will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Yucaipa surely won't give up without a fight. As for Redlands, they will head out on the road to face off against Beaumont at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Beaumont's pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so Redlands' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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