Pine View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Legacy Longhorns by a score of 9-7. That's two games in a row now that Pine View has lost by exactly two runs.
Kylie Carpenter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Reese Gustin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Legacy's side, Nadia Armstrong spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Castellon, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Aofia Noa, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Pine View's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Legacy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine View will take on Crimson Cliffs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crimson Cliffs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Pine View's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Legacy, they will be playing at home against Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Rancho is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Legacy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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