Rocklin dropped their record down to 13-3 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They fell 5-1 to the Del Oro Golden Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-2 back in March.
Payton Prior
| 04/11/25 vs Del Oro | 12 |
| 04/09/25 @ St. Francis | 7 |
| 04/07/25 vs Pleasant Grove | 7 |
| 04/04/25 vs Whitney | 10 |
| 04/02/25 @ Davis Sr. | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Payton Prior spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Katie Wetteland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. Maddie Williams also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Del Oro, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 19-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On Del Oro's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Mikayla Finn gave up a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Avyn Brower was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Abby Davidson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Rocklin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-2 win against Folsom on the 23rd. As for Del Oro, they have also already played their next game, a 3-1 victory against Destiny Christian Academy on the 21st.
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