Hesperia extended their losing streak to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-16-1 in the process. They came up short against the Burroughs Burros, falling 15-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Burros this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-5 on April 3rd.
Hesperia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Layla Mata, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Burroughs, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-13. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
On Burroughs' side, Isabella Farinha made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Farinha has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lorrain Gamble was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2024. Soriah Chancey was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hesperia is set to face off against their familiar foe Apple Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Burroughs will take on rival Oak Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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