Clovis North had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Buchanan Bears out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clovis North also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Jocelynn Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kiara Sipe, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Clovis North's victory bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Buchanan, their loss dropped their record down to 20-5-1.
Clovis North will be playing at home against Clovis West at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Clovis North's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Clovis West's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Buchanan, they will head out on the road to face off against Clovis East at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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