Softball Recap: Lassen Grizzlies vs. Chico Panthers
Lassen lost a close one when they played on Thursday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 11-3 to the Chico Panthers. The loss continues a trend for Lassen in their matchups with Chico: they've now lost three in a row.
Kenzie De La Cruz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
On Chico's side, Sophia Babler made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Babler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Murphy, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Addi Hosier, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lassen now has a losing record at 8-9-1. As for Chico, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9-2.
Lassen will stay at home for another game and welcome Los Molinos at 6:20 p.m. on Friday. Los Molinos will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Lassen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chico, they will face off against Colusa at 11:40 a.m. on Friday. Chico is facing Colusa at the right time seeing as Colusa is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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