Sierra hasn't had much luck against East Union recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Sierra will face off against East Union at 4:00 p.m. Sierra has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sierra is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Patterson, falling 19-2.
Sierra saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gia Garcia, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, East Union got the win against Ripon on Monday by a conclusive 8-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Lancers have posted against the Indians since March 21, 2015.
Mikayla Simpson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Savanna Lopez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Altstadt, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Sierra's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for East Union, their record now sits at 5-7.
Sierra came up short against East Union when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 6-1. Can Sierra avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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