Silverado extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They lost 14-7 to the Hesperia Scorpions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Scorpions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-1 on Tuesday.
As for Hesperia, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4. Considering they have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hesperia's part, Jalyssa Villalobos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. Villalobos has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Isabela Duffy, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Aaliyah Rios was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Silverado will challenge Serrano at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hesperia, they will take on Academy for Academic Excellence at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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