If Shasta was feeling good off their 7-0 takedown of Enterprise last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Shasta Wolves lost 12-5 to the Pleasant Valley Vikings on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Shasta of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Haley Salkeld was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Cardin, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Pleasant Valley's side, the team relied heavily on Alissa Snipes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Snipes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Grace Ferro was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Shasta has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14-1 record this season. As for Pleasant Valley, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shasta will take on Chico at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shasta is facing Chico at the right time seeing as Chico is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pleasant Valley, they will be playing at home against Red Bluff at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Valley will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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