Lompoc came into this matchup off a tough seven-run loss on Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the St. Joseph Knights by a score of 6-4 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Braves have suffered since May 10, 2024.
Natalie Aguilar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Rianna Stouppe, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Lompoc has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for St. Joseph, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Lompoc will face off against Stockdale at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Joseph, they will square off against Monterey Trail at 8:00 a.m. on Friday.
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