Brea Olinda dropped their record down to 17-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Foothill Knights by a score of 4-3. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
As for Foothill, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-13. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
For Foothill's part, Capri Gallego spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks. Gallego has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Zamarippa Belle, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.
Coincidentally, Brea Olinda and Foothill will both be playing Troy the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will host the Warriors at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, while the Knights will head out to face them at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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