Sierra had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Yosemite Badgers on Friday and snuck past 9-8. This was a revenge match for Sierra, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-2 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Adriana Carillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and seven unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Khloie Benson was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Lexi Valle was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Yosemite's side, Gracie Proctor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Clowey Alberta, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Sierra's win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Yosemite, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-4.
Sierra will be playing at home against Fresno Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fresno Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Yosemite, they will head out on the road to challenge Liberty at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Yosemite surely won't give up without a fight.
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