Redlands had lost six straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-18 to make it seven. They lost 14-2 to the Yucaipa Thunderbirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-2 back in April.
Avery Andrade made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
As for Yucaipa, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Yucaipa's side, they got a great performance from Emily Mendoza as she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Mendoza has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Makenna Pettey was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kya Nicholas, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Redlands will take on Beaumont at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Yucaipa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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