Del Oro was the 11-5 winner over Folsom when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The Del Oro Golden Eagles fell 4-1 to the Folsom Bulldogs on Monday.
Abby Davidson 2025 was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Folsom's side, Raygan Mercado was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Mercado has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Mercado was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mercado wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sophie Green, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Del Oro has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 18 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season. As for Folsom, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Del Oro will head out on the road to square off against Granite Bay at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Granite Bay's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Del Oro's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Folsom, they will be playing at home against Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Ridge is coming into the matchup with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Folsom will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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