Sheldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Casa Grande Gauchos by a score of 3-2.
Kwinci Brown was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madison Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Like Sheldon, Casa Grande also got a great game from a two-way player: Lila Partridge. She struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Partridge was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Sheldon's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Casa Grande, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sheldon will take on Davis Sr. at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Davis Sr.: 3.1, Sheldon: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Casa Grande, they will be playing at home against Justin-Siena at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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