Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cordova couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 10-0 to the Bella Vista Broncos on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Cordova's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Bella Vista's part, Alyssa Dethlefson was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Dethlefson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Dethlefson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Kylie Lair and Kaylie Hunt did most of the damage at the plate: Lair went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Hunt scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Hunt is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Laila Kirwan, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Cordova's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Bella Vista, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.
Cordova does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bella Vista, they will challenge Rocklin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rocklin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Bella Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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