Ripon Christian can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against the Gustine Reds by a score of 8-4. Ripon Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Samantha Lowe made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Lowe was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Ally Brown was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Julia Van Groningen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Gustine's side, Christina Navarro was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with 12 RBI and two stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlyn Gallichio, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her six plate appearances.
Ripon Christian's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-6. As for Gustine, they dropped their record down to 2-6-1 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Ripon Christian will take on Waterford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ripon Christian is facing Waterford at the right time seeing as Waterford is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Gustine, they will head out on the road to challenge Delhi at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gustine is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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