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| 05/21/26 - Neutral | 10-9 W |
| 05/12/26 - Away | 9-5 W |
| 04/23/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/13/25 - Home | 3-8 L |
| 04/23/25 - Away | 9-15 L |
| + 5 more games |
It's playoff time, and Chico had no trouble coming through when it counted. They had just enough and edged out the Foothill Cougars 10-9. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Leah Cawthon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Cawthon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addi Hosier, who went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kai Peterson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Chico's victory bumped their record up to 23-6. As for Foothill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-15 record this season.
Chico didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-3 win against Pleasant Valley on the 21st. Foothill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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