University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Laguna Hills Hawks by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to University of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Amela Hoang and Melina Thieme did some serious damage despite the final result: Hoang went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles, while Thieme scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Weinberg, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, University was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laguna Hills only hit a.
On Laguna Hills' side, Katia Wiklem made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Wiklem has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wiklem was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Laguna Hills let Nika Rollins and Tessa Pollock loose on the outfield. Rollins scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Pollock scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Caitlyn Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
University's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Laguna Hills, their victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-12.
University will take on Woodbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodbridge's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so University's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Laguna Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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