It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Laguna Creek ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Pleasant Grove Eagles 5-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Nikiya Jumpingbull
| 04/02/25 @ Sheldon | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Vanden | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Monterey Trail | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Franklin | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Pleasant Grove | 6 |
Nikiya Jumpingbull spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jazmine Johnson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aundrea Jackson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Laguna Creek's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 6-8. As for Pleasant Grove, they dropped their record down to 6-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Laguna Creek will challenge rival Cosumnes Oaks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pleasant Grove is set to square off against their familiar foe Elk Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Eagles 3, the Thundering Herd 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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