Siegel extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 15-11-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Oakland Patriots. The Stars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 5-3.
Madisan Holshoe stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tatum Watson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Oakland, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
On Oakland's side, Alyah Hickerson was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Izzy Smith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Coincidentally, Siegel and Oakland will both be playing Riverdale the next time they take the field. The Patriots will host the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Stars will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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