Stevenson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the North Salinas Vikings by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stevenson of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Claren Wong spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Peyton Sanchez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Sabrina Hardin was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On North Salinas' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Makayla O?Gan gave up three earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Gabriela Perez was excellent, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with a home run.
Stevenson's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for North Salinas, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12.
Stevenson will face off against Hollister at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hollister will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Stevenson surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Salinas, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against North Monterey County at 4:30 p.m. North Monterey County has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something North Salinas will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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