For the second straight game, Sierra will face off against Yosemite. The Chieftains will take on the Badgers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Sierra is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Sierra turned things around against Yosemite on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Badgers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chieftains have posted since March 12th.
Addy Carrillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lexie Valle, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Dixie Dow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Sierra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Sierra now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Yosemite, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
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