It was a good run, but Foothill unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 8-1 to the Pleasant Valley Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, Foothill couldn't push the score so high this time.
Elisea Wiegand spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned runs on 12 hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On Pleasant Valley's side, Alissa Snipes was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Snipes was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Snipes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ella Thurman, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 4-for-4.
Foothill's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 18-5. As for Pleasant Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill will take on Chico at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Foothill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Pleasant Valley, they will be playing at home against Enterprise at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Pleasant Valley's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Enterprise has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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