Hillcrest and Downey squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Hillcrest had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Downey Vikings by a score of 7-6. Hillcrest's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Nicole Riddell was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Downey's side, Delilah Navarro was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Corral, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Hillcrest's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-14. As for Downey, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 14-11-1 record this season.
Hillcrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Downey, they will head out on the road to challenge Chaminade at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Chaminade is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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