Softball Recap: Troy Takes a Loss

Troy extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-15 in the process. They came up short against the Yorba Linda Mustangs, falling 10-0. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by exactly ten runs.

As for Yorba Linda, they now have a winning record of 12-11. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.

For Yorba Linda's part, Samantha Cook made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Cook was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madeline Jeanblanc, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Saige Block was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Coming up, Troy will take on Crean Lutheran at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Saints at the right time seeing as the Saints are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Yorba Linda, they will be playing at home against Sonora at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.