Lompoc extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-7. They came up short against the Thousand Oaks Lancers, falling 15-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Braves were not able to get on the board.
As for Thousand Oaks, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.
For Thousand Oaks' part, Samantha Case was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Case has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other pitching news, Emma Vasquez looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Penelope Yeomans was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kaylynn Dawson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one triple.
Coincidentally, Lompoc and Thousand Oaks will both be playing Madera the next time they take the field. The Braves will head out to face the Coyotes at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Lancers will play them later in the day, at 5:30 p.m.
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