Escalon extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-16 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hilmar Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-11 back in April.
Madison Babasa
| 05/01/25 vs Hilmar | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Orestimba | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Ripon | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Hughson | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Linden | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Hilmar | 1 |
Escalon saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Babasa, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Babasa has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Jayci Trimble was another, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
As for Hilmar, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-9 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch.
On Hilmar's side, Sophie Stivers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
Escalon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hilmar, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 18-7 loss against Orestimba on the 6th.
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