Yucaipa came out on top against Beaumont on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Thunderbirds never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory. The Thunderbirds haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Brooklyn Dent
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The result came thanks to Brooklyn Dent's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She 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 Makenna Pettey, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Reese Menjivar, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Yucaipa hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive contests.
Yucaipa's record now sits at 14-9. As for Beaumont, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-9.
Yucaipa didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-0 victory against Redlands East Valley on the 1st. As for Beaumont, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-4 defeat against Citrus Valley on the 1st.
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