Loyalton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Portola Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 last Monday.
As for Portola, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.8 runs this season.
For Portola's part, Ellie Ferris made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Ferris has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Ferris wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ainsleigh Pruitt, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run. Another was Joslyn Perkins, who earned two RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loyalton will welcome Quincy at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Portola, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Burney at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season.
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