It was a good run, but Washington Union unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Caruthers Blue Raiders. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Washington Union in their matchups with Caruthers: they've now lost four in a row.
Zoe Freitas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexia Martinez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Washington Union was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Caruthers only posted a batting average of .250.
On Caruthers' side, Mia Nola was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Emmi Almeida, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Washington Union's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Caruthers, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Washington Union will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Selma at 6:30 p.m. Washington Union will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Caruthers will take on Fresno Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Caruthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Fresno Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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