Yreka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-0 to the University Prep Panthers. Considering the last time Yreka couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Yreka saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emmie Freitas, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On University Prep's side, the result came thanks to Gracie Hornbuckle's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 16 Ks. Hornbuckle has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madisyn Rubalcava was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Petty, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Yreka's loss dropped their record down to 11-15. As for University Prep, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 21-2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Yreka will face off against Anderson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Yreka is facing Anderson at the right time seeing as Anderson is stuck on a 20-game losing streak. As for University Prep, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play West Valley at 4:30 p.m. West Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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