Saturday just wasn't the day for Elk Grove's offense. They suffered a rough 13-0 loss at the hands of the Central Catholic Raiders on Saturday. Elk Grove's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Elk Grove saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Fitzgerlad, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Even though they lost, Elk Grove hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Central Catholic's side, Stephanie Garcia looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Garcia has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taryn Calderon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Samantha Nichols, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Elk Grove's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Central Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk Grove will take on Monterey Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central Catholic, they will be playing at home against East Union at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Catholic will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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