Patterson extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Calaveras Red Hawks. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by just one run.
Isabelle Lopez spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sophia Dominguez made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
As for Calaveras, their record is now 15-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 5th.
On Calaveras' side, Kamryn Thornburg made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over 6.1 innings pitched. Thornburg was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Verduzco, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Patterson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 7-5 victory against Argonaut on the 11th. As for Calaveras, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 win against Bret Harte on the 14th.
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