Laguna Hills came into Monday's game having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the University Trojans out 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Laguna Hills also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Katia Wiklem made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Wiklem has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wiklem was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Nika Rollins and Tessa Pollock did most of the damage at the plate: Rollins scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Pollock scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Caitlyn Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On University's side, Amela Hoang and Melina Thieme did some serious damage despite the final result: Hoang went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles, while Thieme scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sophia Weinberg, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, University was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laguna Hills only hit a.
Laguna Hills' win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-12. As for University, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Laguna Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for University, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodbridge's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so University's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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