Beaumont was the 4-1 winner over Yucaipa when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Beaumont Cougars fell just short of the Yucaipa Thunderbirds by a score of 4-2 on Friday.
Cambria Salmon was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Salmon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Salmon was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Keali Huss-Cochran was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
On Yucaipa's side, Brooklyn Dent spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Kindel Johnson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Beaumont's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Yucaipa, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-12-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beaumont will take on Citrus Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Yucaipa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cajon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Yucaipa will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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