It was a good run, but Modoc unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Mt. Shasta Bears by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Modoc of the 17-15 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Caelli DePaul spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aubree Knighton was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Newell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Modoc was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Mt. Shasta's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Emily Pigoni gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Wolmar, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Ella DeLaTorre was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Modoc's loss dropped their record down to 17-4. As for Mt. Shasta, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Modoc beat Mt. Shasta by a score of 14-4 later that day.
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