Vacaville Christian extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-7. They lost 13-2 to the Lindhurst Blazers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blazers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-8 on Tuesday.
Vacaville Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Hulsey, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. Elyse Vizcay also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Lindhurst, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The result was nothing new for the Blazers, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Lindhurst's side, Ashlynn Wheeler was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off nine hits (and not a single walk). Wheeler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gisele Thao, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Kimberly Diaz-Valadez was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Vacaville Christian and Lindhurst will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Falcons see the field they'll take on San Juan at 1:00 p.m. on April 10. As for Lindhurst, their break will end when they face Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on April 14.
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