Selma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dinuba Emperors. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Emperors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Gabriela Pena spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Grace Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Selma's loss dropped their record down to 4-4-1. As for Dinuba, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-4.
Selma wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-0 defeat against Liberty on the 25th. As for Dinuba, they have also already played their next match, a 5-3 victory against Reedley on the 21st.
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