While Sierra couldn't quite beat Caruthers on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Sierra Chieftains fell just short of the Caruthers Blue Raiders by a score of 8-6. Sierra has not had much luck with Caruthers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Abby Bays led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Valle, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Caruthers' side, Kayla Carpenter was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Emmi Almeida was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Sierra now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Caruthers, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sierra will challenge Yosemite at 4:04 p.m. on Tuesday. Sierra is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Caruthers, they will square off against Chowchilla at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chowchilla is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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