Live Oak extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Piedmont Hills Pirates. Acorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Pirates since Friday.
As for Piedmont Hills, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1. The game was the first time they have beaten Live Oak on their field since March 12, 2018.
For Piedmont Hills' part, Live Oak's batters probably weren't too happy with Alicia Valladarez, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 17 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Valladarez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than 14 strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Piedmont Hills' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Flores, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Live Oak wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-2 win against Palma on the 10th. As for Piedmont Hills, they have also already played their next contest, an 8-1 victory against Lincoln on the 10th.
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