It was a good run, but Sheldon unfortunately witnessed the end of their 19-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. They fell just short of the Chino Hills Huskies by a score of 2-1.
Payton Burnham spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On Chino Hills' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Laci Trevino gave up one run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Chino Hills' win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Leilani Allen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Having lost for the first time this season, Sheldon fell to 5-1. As for Chino Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sheldon will square off against South Medford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Sheldon: 1.3, South Medford: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Chino Hills, they will head out on the road to challenge Rancho Cucamonga at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Rancho Cucamonga is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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