Patterson lost to Merced back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Patterson Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Merced Bears 5-4.
Desirrei Sorci spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Patterson let Jazmine Isom and Janelle Alvarez loose on the outfield. Isom scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Merced's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Antonia Lejarde, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Patterson now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Merced, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Patterson will take on Atwater at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Merced, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Livingston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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