Del Campo extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nevada Union Miners. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Miners earlier this season, when they won 9-8.
Alisha Taylor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Issabella Sanchez, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Nevada Union, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-13-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Nevada Union's side, Jessica Rivenes made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Rivenes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nevada Union got a massive performance out of Cheyanne Painter, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Painter has posted since back in May of 2024. Lauren Riebe also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Del Campo and Nevada Union could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Cougars (ranked 672nd) will meet Roseville (ranked 241st) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nevada Union will square off against Placer at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (744 vs. 310).
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