Sunnyslope was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 8-4 to the Boulder Creek Jaguars. Sunnyslope was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Boulder Creek apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Molly Nordstrom and Sophia Pina did some serious damage despite the final result: Nordstrom went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double, while Pina went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs.
On Boulder Creek's side, Kinsey Wilcox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Wilcox has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lauren Grunert was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Lily Shull was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Sunnyslope's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Boulder Creek, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Sunnyslope will be playing at home against Mountain Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Ridge knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Sunnyslope likes a good challenge. As for Boulder Creek, they will head out on the road to challenge Pinnacle at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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