Nevada Union extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-18-1 in the process. They lost 24-2 to the Yuba City Honkers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Honkers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 15-0 loss back in April.
As for Yuba City, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-7-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Yuba City's part, Maddison Stead was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Stead was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Yuba City got a massive performance out of Chloe Gonzales, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Gonzales a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Naiema Cawthon, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Nevada Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Yuba City, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Placer at 4:00 p.m. The Honkers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hillmen have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season.
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