Arcata had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Trinity Wolves 13-4. The win was just what Arcata needed coming off of a 15-8 defeat in their prior matchup.
Riley Houston spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nallia Meyer, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josie Cunningham, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Trinity's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Jessica Brown gave up 13 runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Jaden Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Riley Short was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The victory got Arcata back to even at 1-1. As for Trinity, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Arcata will have a chance to go back-to-back against Trinity: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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