It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Salinas can now relate to. They fell just short of the Saint Francis Lancers by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Cowboys' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
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Bella Machuca spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Salinas' loss dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Saint Francis, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.
Salinas does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Saint Francis, they will face off against Willow Glen on Tuesday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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