Placer took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Yuba City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hillmen won by a run and slipped past the Honkers 4-3. This was a revenge game for the Hillmen: when they faced off against the Honkers back in April, they had to take a 10-0 loss.
Sydney Nitta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Livia WileyPearson was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Carly Rice, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Placer's record is now 16-6. As for Yuba City, their record now sits at 17-8-1.
Placer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Yuba City, they will challenge East Nicolaus at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Honkers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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