Softball Recap: Sierra Chieftains vs. Avenal Buccaneers
Sierra and Avenal squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Sierra had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Avenal Buccaneers by a score of 4-3.
Lexi Valle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Avenal's side, Deztiny Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauryn Lucero, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Sierra dropped their record down to 12-15 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Avenal, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-9.
Sierra does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Avenal, they will challenge Nipomo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Nipomo will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Avenal surely won't give up without a fight.
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