Softball Recap: Milpitas Trojans vs. Los Gatos Wildcats
After a string of five wins, Milpitas's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the Los Gatos Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milpitas of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Los Gatos' part, the result came thanks to Ava Norquist's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. Norquist has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lily Young, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Annika Norquist, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Milpitas' defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-9. As for Los Gatos, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Milpitas will be playing at home against Mountain View at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Los Gatos, they will head out on the road to face off against Wilcox at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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