It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact McClintock can now relate to. They lost 8-2 to the Fairfax Stampede on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, McClintock couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Fairfax's part, Emma Saiz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Saiz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mariela Rodriguez was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Martiza Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
McClintock's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Fairfax, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
McClintock does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fairfax, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-1 defeat vs. Willow Canyon on the 27th.
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