McLane extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 7-6-1 in the process. They lost 20-1 to the Dinuba Emperors. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Highlanders couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Dinuba, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 13-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Dinuba's part, Neveah Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Garcia was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Olivia Patterson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Ashlee Orozco was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, McLane and Dinuba will both be playing Westminster the next time they take the field. The Emperors will host the Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, while the Highlanders will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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