Beckman extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-12. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Saxons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since April 11, 2025.
As for North, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
For North's part, Kloie Iboy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Iboy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Corina Alvillar, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Marshall, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Beckman and North will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Patriots see the field they'll take on Foothill at 3:30 p.m. on the 8th. As for North, their break will end when they face Carson at 3:30 p.m. on the 7th.
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