Desert and Sierra squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Desert had to settle for second. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sierra Chieftains. Desert's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Eden Hewes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got two hits.
Even though they lost, Desert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sierra only posted an OBP of .375.
On Sierra's side, Adriana Carillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Carillo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kaidence Begaye and Kaelahne Mikesell did most of the damage at the plate: Begaye scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Mikesell went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
Desert's loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Sierra, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-14.
Desert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sierra, they will head out on the road to face off against Avenal at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sierra is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
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