Wellington dropped to 4-2 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Northridge Grizzlies, falling 10-4. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Kensley Story was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Alanna Sandlian also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Northridge, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Northridge's side, Brooke Riofrio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. Riofrio has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bo Tellez, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Ayla Ensinia was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Looking ahead, Wellington will challenge Rocky Ford at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Meloneers have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Northridge, they will face off against Mountain View at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mountain Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.43 runs per game on average), something the Grizzlies will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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