Yorba Linda lost against Brea Olinda back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Yorba Linda Mustangs fell just short of the Brea Olinda Wildcats by a score of 5-3. That's two games in a row now that Yorba Linda has lost by exactly two runs.
Samantha Cook spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Kendra Gominsky made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Brooke Boyd was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Yorba Linda has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Brea Olinda, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Yorba Linda will face off against Troy at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Brea Olinda, they will head out on the road to challenge Buena Park at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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