Hayward lost against Piedmont back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hayward Farmers fell just short of the Piedmont Highlanders by a score of 6-5. Hayward has not had much luck with Piedmont recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Toni Crittendon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Lovanita Cabanas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
On Piedmont's side, Miya Fujimoto made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Fujimoto was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Fujimoto wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Angelina Wu, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Wu has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Hayward's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Piedmont, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-6.
Hayward will face off against Berkeley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hayward is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Piedmont, they will head out on the road to take on San Leandro at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. San Leandro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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