Portola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They suffered a rough 17-7 defeat at the hands of the Redding Christian Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Portola of the 23-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kyra Carlson and Jordyn Heywood stepped up to the plate in a big way. Carlson scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Heywood scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Ansleigh Pruitt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Portola was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .654. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Redding Christian only posted a batting average of .429.
On Redding Christian's side, Joy Kang was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Kang hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for six straight games. Another player making a difference was Christall Kim, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Portola's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Redding Christian, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Portola will head out on the road to take on Virginia City at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Virginia City is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Portola will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Redding Christian will take on Chester at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Redding Christian's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six contests.
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