Softball Recap: Upper Lake Cougars vs. Fort Bragg Timberwolves
Upper Lake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 10-5 to the Fort Bragg Timberwolves. Upper Lake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fort Bragg apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Keira McCormack was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ruby Wurm, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Fort Bragg's side, Andrea Escobedo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Escobedo was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Nikki Namvar was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Mackenzie Rose was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Upper Lake's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Fort Bragg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-8.
Upper Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Bragg, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cloverdale at 4:00 p.m. Cloverdale's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Fort Bragg's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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