Escalon had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Hughson Huskies 15-14. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Escalon also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Violette Kent was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Arianna Velasco was another key contributor, going 2-for-6 with four RBI and a double.
On Hughson's side, Summer Leshko and Grace Leedom stepped up to the plate in a big way. Leshko scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances, while Leedom scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Leedom is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Allison Moring, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Hughson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Escalon struck out nine times.
Escalon's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14. As for Hughson, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Escalon will take on Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ripon will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Escalon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hughson, they will be playing at home against Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hughson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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