Sage Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-2 to the El Capitan Vaqueros. The Bobcats were not able to make up for their loss to the Vaqueros from their previous meeting back in March of 2023.
Sage Creek got a good showing from Molly Fitzpatrick, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Fitzpatrick has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sage Creek saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Torii Ramirez, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Another was Lola Carson, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Sage Creek now has a losing record of 6-7-1. As for El Capitan, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sage Creek will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Torrey Pines at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for El Capitan, they will face off against West Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolf Pack's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Vaqueros' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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