Lower Lake extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-12 in the process. They came up short against the Clear Lake Cardinals, falling 17-7. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Kierstyn Lambert was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Heidi Ortega was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Clear Lake, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-8. Considering they have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Clear Lake's side, Atiana Patino made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Patino has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karsyn Greer, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Cruz, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lower Lake will take on rival Cloverdale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Clear Lake is set to challenge their familiar foe Middletown at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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