After flying high against Chaparral last Friday, Foothill came back down to earth. The Foothill Falcons fell just short of the Southeast Career Tech Roadrunners by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday. Foothill was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Southeast Career Tech apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on April 2nd.
Isabella Higuera put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Higuera has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Higuera was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Hailey Gilbertson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jessica Cadena, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Like Foothill, Southeast Career Tech also got a great game from a two-way player: Bea Robinson. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Robinson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaylee Farasy was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Bryanna Romero was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Foothill's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Southeast Career Tech, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-6.
Foothill will stay at home for another game and welcome Las Vegas at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Foothill is facing Las Vegas at the right time seeing as Las Vegas is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Southeast Career Tech, they will head out on the road to take on Bishop Gorman at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Southeast Career Tech has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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