Atascadero extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-17 in the process. They came up short against the San Luis Obispo Tigers, falling 8-2. The Greyhounds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Melisilei Tonga was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Bedell, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for San Luis Obispo, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-9-1. Considering they have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On San Luis Obispo's side, London Sutton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. Sutton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Sadie Huff and Caitlin Shaw did most of the damage at the plate: Huff went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Shaw went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Shaw is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kailani Howard was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atascadero will head out to square off against Pioneer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Greyhounds' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for San Luis Obispo, they will head out on the road to challenge Nipomo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
