Nordhoff had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Fillmore Flashes 10-4. Nordhoff's victory was all the more impressive since Fillmore was averaging only 2.53 runs allowed on the season.
Jade Aguilar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cadance Renshaw, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jacaranda Shepard, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Fillmore's side, Aryanne Munoz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Erika Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Nordhoff's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12. As for Fillmore, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nordhoff will take on Newbury Park at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Newbury Park will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Fillmore, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Santa Paula at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fillmore's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Santa Paula's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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