St. Francis had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Berkeley on Thursday. The Troubadours blew past the Yellowjackets 11-4.

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Kaili Heeb was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alexis McFarland and Claire Krotine did most of the damage at the plate: McFarland went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Krotine went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Ariella Alcantar was another key player, earning three runs and one stolen base.
St. Francis' victory bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Berkeley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Francis will take on Folsom at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Berkeley, they will venture away from home to square off against Hayward at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Farmers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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