Thoreau extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-14. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 17-16 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wingate Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-3 on April 3rd.
Cailey Peterman led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Jillianne Brondo was another key player, going 3-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
As for Wingate, they pushed their record up to 10-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games.
On Wingate's side, Sasha Johnson was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two triples. Another player making a difference was Megan Yazzie, who went 4-for-5 with five runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wingate beat Thoreau by a score of 16-6 later that day.
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