The Sierra Chieftains are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Lompoc Braves at 12:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
In what's become a running theme this season, Sierra gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Minarets.
Kaelahne Mikesell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Mikesell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lexi Valle was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Naliyah Gibson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lompoc waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Mustangs onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Lompoc this season.
Like Sierra, Lompoc also got a great game from a two-way player: Lily Drysol. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Drysol was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Teagan Thompson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Arias, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
The win got Sierra back to even at 6-6. As for Lompoc, their record is now 5-2.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sierra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .392. However, it's not like Lompoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .396. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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