Burbank was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Mayfield Cubs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since April 20, 2024.
Kayla Orozco spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Samantha Cafferty was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-2. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Chloe Updike was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win snapped Burbank's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-7-1 record. As for Mayfield, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2.
Looking ahead, Burbank will face off against Kaiser at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. Burbank is facing Kaiser at the right time seeing as Kaiser is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Mayfield, they have already played their next match, a 4-4 draw against Bishop's on the 13th.
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