It was a good run, but Buchanan unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Clovis North Broncos by a score of 5-3. Buchanan has not had much luck with Clovis North recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Clovis North's part, Jocelynn Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. Gonzalez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kiara Sipe was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Buchanan's defeat dropped their record down to 20-5-1. As for Clovis North, their win bumped their record up to 17-7.
Buchanan will head out on the road to square off against Clovis East at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Buchanan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Clovis East's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Clovis North, they will be playing at home against Clovis West at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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