Avenal's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Buccaneers considering their two-run performance the match before.
Layla Lopez was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauryn Lucero, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Avenal hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.
Avenal's victory bumped their record up to 12-4-1. As for Sierra Pacific, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Avenal has already played their next game, an 18-4 win against Orosi on the 15th. As for Sierra Pacific, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 7-1 loss against Woodlake on the 15th.
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