Kimball extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 13-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the St. Francis Troubadours. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Troubadours apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Iolana Faasisila was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Kaeliana DePerio was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for St. Francis, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 10, 2024.
On St. Francis' side, Kinsley Imm was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Imm has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Claire Krotine was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kylee Garrett, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Kimball wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-2 win against Los Banos on the 24th. As for St. Francis, they have also already played their next game, an 11-4 victory against Berkeley on the 24th.
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