Enterprise extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-13 in the process. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Red Bluff Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 back in April.
Sadie Ross made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
As for Red Bluff, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-11-1 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Red Bluff's side, Natalie Newport and Mattison Kwarta were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Newport tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Kwarta pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Newport posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. At bat, Newport went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Kwarta got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Serenity Miranda, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalee Ross, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Enterprise will welcome Chico at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Red Bluff, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shasta at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.25 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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