Softball Recap: Clovis North Broncos vs. Selma Bears
It was a good run, but Clovis North unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Selma Bears. Clovis North was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Selma apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2020.
Jocelynn Gonzalez spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Kiara Sipe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a double.
On Selma's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Gabriela Pena gave up one run (which was unearned) on ten hits. Pena has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Roque, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Khamara Dement, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Clovis North's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Selma, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Clovis North will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Madera at 9:00 a.m. Madera's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Clovis North's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Selma, they will challenge Pioneer Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
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