Vaughn extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They came up short against the Sherman Oaks CES Knights, falling 28-2. The contest marked the White Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for Sherman Oaks CES, the win keeps they at an undefeated 15-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by ten runs or more this season.
For Sherman Oaks CES' part, Araceli Altamirano made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Altamirano has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sherman Oaks CES got a massive performance out of Taylor Block, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with six RBI, four runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave Block a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Pirayesh, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four runs, two triples, and five RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Vaughn is set to take on their familiar foe Northridge Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Sherman Oaks CES will face off against rival Panorama at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Knights' favor as the squad sits on nine straight wins at home while the Pythons have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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