Exeter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 8-2 to the Hanford West Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Exeter of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Chloe Sparrow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Exeter saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Brandt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Exeter didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hanford West only tossed three.
On Hanford West's side, the team relied heavily on Adyson Owens, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Guzman, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Exeter's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Hanford West, the victory got them back to even at 10-10-1.
Exeter will head out on the road to take on Central Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Exeter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Hanford West, they will head out on the road to square off against Sierra Pacific at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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