Hughson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 11-7 to the Escalon Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hughson of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Madison Collins and Summer Leshko did some serious damage despite the final result: Collins scored a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Leshko scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Crarry, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
On Escalon's side, Shelby Wilder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Wilder was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Arianna Velasco was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jessy-lynn Kesler, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Hughson's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Escalon, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hughson will challenge Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Livingston is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Hughson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Escalon, they will head out on the road to face off against Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ripon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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