Woodside extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 12-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carlmont Scots. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Scots earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Hannah Walker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Elizabeth Severin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Carlmont, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 20th.
On Carlmont's side, their win was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jordyn Sbragia, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodside will challenge Burlingame at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.33 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carlmont, they will square off against Capuchino at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Scots surely won't give up without a fight.
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