Chico extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 7-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Monterey Dores. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by just one run.
Chico saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Hines, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Monterey, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Monterey's side, Ella Myers made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Myers has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Chico will host Pleasant Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.9, the Vikings 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Monterey, they are taking a road trip to challenge Salinas at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Dores 3.1, the Cowboys 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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