With a playoff game on the line, Sierra rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Desert Scorpions by a score of 7-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Sierra.
Adriana Carillo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Carillo has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carillo was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kaidence Begaye and Kaelahne Mikesell did most of the damage at the plate: Begaye scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Mikesell went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
On Desert's side, Eden Hewes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got two hits.
Even though they lost, Desert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sierra only posted an OBP of .375.
Sierra's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Desert, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12.
Sierra will head out on the road to face off against Avenal at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Avenal's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Sierra has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Desert does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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