Granite Bay had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Folsom Bulldogs a 6-0 shutout on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Granite Bay also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
The result came thanks to Cam Lincoln's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Leilani Terrazas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ciana Lageir, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
On Folsom's side, Raygan Mercado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
Granite Bay's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Folsom, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Granite Bay will challenge Vista del Lago at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Vista del Lago: 2.4, Granite Bay: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Folsom, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd. Oak Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Folsom surely won't give up without a fight.
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