Tulare Union came tearing into Thursday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Lemoore Tigers out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Tulare Union, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mason Hatton made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Hatton has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Hatton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Hatton wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was KaiLee Gilbert, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Desteny Velasco, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Like Tulare Union, Lemoore also got a great game from a two-way player: Isabelle Hendrickson. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Hendrickson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Tulare Union has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4-2 record this season. As for Lemoore, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13-1 record this season.
Tulare Union will be playing in front of their home fans against Hanford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tulare Union will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for Lemoore, they will head out on the road to challenge Mission Oak at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mission Oak's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Lemoore's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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