Downey had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-23 to make it six. They lost 13-1 to the Turlock Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, with their most recent defeat being a 14-2 loss back in April.
Downey saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allison Christensen, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That run was Christensen's first of the season.
As for Turlock, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-14 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On Turlock's side, they let Cadee Campbell and AylA LAcerdA run wild. Campbell went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Lacerda went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Lacerda has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Rylee Murphy, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Downey will head out to challenge Pitman at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pride have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Turlock, they will venture away from home to face off against Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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