Corning extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-16 in the process. They came up short against the Orland Trojans, falling 16-7. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 12, 2022, but that streak is no more.
As for Orland, they moved to 12-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Orland's part, Kiera McKenzie made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). McKenzie was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ella McDermott was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Emma Cutshall was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one triple.
Coming up, Corning will head out to challenge Oroville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Orland, they will square off against Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.78 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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