After a string of three wins, Central Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell victim to a rough 13-5 defeat at the hands of the Orestimba Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central Valley of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Reylena Herrera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jannet Valencia, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Orestimba's side, Hailey Starr spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits. Starr has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Orestimba let Mariah Avila and Sophia Machado loose on the outfield. Avila scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Machado went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Avila is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Lily Rocha was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Central Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Orestimba, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Valley will challenge Golden Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Orestimba, they will head out on the road to square off against Waterford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orestimba is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
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