Tehachapi extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-9-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Paraclete Spirits. The Warriors were not able to make up for their loss to the Spirits from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Cadence McIrvin
| 03/26/26 vs Paraclete | 13 |
| 03/25/26 vs Stockdale | 7 |
| 03/24/26 @ Taft | 12 |
| 03/11/26 @ Bakersfield Christian | 8 |
| 03/06/26 vs Bishop Union | 7 |
| 03/03/26 vs Garces Memorial | 7 |
Cadence McIrvin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kayden Grigsby was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
As for Paraclete, they pushed their record up to 13-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Paraclete's side, the team relied heavily on Jessa Hettiger, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four hits gave Hettiger a new career-high. Addi Vandecar was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Tehachapi will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Bakersfield at 4:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Paraclete, they will square off against Saugus at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spirits 3, the Centurions 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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