Yuba City typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Wheatland proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Yuba City Honkers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Wheatland.
Chasidy Sills made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Sills has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Sills was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Briseis Botonis was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Hallie Prather was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with three doubles and two runs.
On Yuba City's side, Naiema Cawthon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Wheatland is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Yuba City, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 15-8.
Wheatland will head out on the road to take on Lindhurst at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheatland is facing Lindhurst at the right time seeing as Lindhurst is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Yuba City, they will head out on the road to face off against Bella Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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