North has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 15-6 to the Ridgeview Wolf Pack. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Stars who fell 7-5 when the teams previously met back in February of 2023.
Mollie McKinley was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Kaitlin Branson
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In other batting news, Allison Jauregui and Kaitlin Branson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jauregui scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Branson went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those three hits gave Branson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Natalie De Leon, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
North's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3. As for Ridgeview, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North will take on Valley Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley Christian Academy will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Ridgeview, they will square off against Mira Monte at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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