Amador Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Livermore Cowboys by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amador Valley of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Kaylee Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Amador Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riya Sharda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mai Falcone, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Livermore's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kaci Norton gave up just two earned runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Sophia Gerochi was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Jae Cosgriff was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Amador Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Livermore, their victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Amador Valley will play host again on Thursday to welcome Foothill, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Foothill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Livermore, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Granada at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Granada will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Livermore surely won't give up without a fight.
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