Stevenson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 17-8 loss at the hands of the La Center Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stevenson of the 15-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For La Center's part, Billie Ross made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Ross was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lauren Baker was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jessie Tomberlin, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI.
Stevenson's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for La Center, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Stevenson will be playing at home against Castle Rock at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Stevenson is facing Castle Rock at the right time seeing as Castle Rock is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for La Center, they will head out on the road to face off against King's Way Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. King's Way Christian is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning La Center will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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