California extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They lost 12-5 to the Brownsville Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-2 on Monday.
Maddy Morton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kayla Saeli, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
As for Brownsville, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Brownsville's side, Ava Clark was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Clark has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jordyn Davis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Lyla Gill was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
California wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 16-0 loss against Frazier on the 2nd. As for Brownsville, they have also already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Laurel Highlands on the 8th.
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