Atascadero was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Templeton Eagles by a score of 9-8. Atascadero was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Templeton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Carmen Burrell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Hannah Hiatt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Templeton's side, they got a big performance out of Jessie Branch, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Fiorenza, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Atascadero's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Templeton, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Pioneer Valley the next time they take the field. Atascadero will host Pioneer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while Templeton will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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