Orion extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 9-23 in the process. They lost 14-5 to the Sterling Golden Warriors. The Chargers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Golden Warriors from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
Avah Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Khloe Nelson, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
As for Sterling, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On Sterling's side, Layla Wright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Wright was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sterling got a massive performance out of Lily Martinez, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Martinez has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mya Lira, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orion will venture away from home to face off against Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sterling, they will head out to challenge Moline at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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