Laguna Creek hit Elk Grove with a four-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thundering Herd fell 8-4 to the Cardinals. The Thundering Herd were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 13-1.
Loie Moore made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Izianah Castillo was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
Elk Grove's loss dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Laguna Creek, their record is now 10-11.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Elk Grove is set to challenge their familiar foe Sheldon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Thundering Herd 3.6, the Huskies 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Laguna Creek will square off against rival Monterey Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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