Oasis Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Pershing County Mustangs by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oasis Academy of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Kirsten Detomasi spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lorena Rios was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Pershing County's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Taylor Garland gave up four earned runs on three hits and racked up 17 Ks.
On the hitting side, Madyson Grenz was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Oasis Academy's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Pershing County, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 18-0.
Oasis Academy is on the road again on Tuesday to play North Tahoe at 4:00 p.m. The last five games North Tahoe has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pershing County, they will head out on the road to challenge Battle Mountain at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Battle Mountain is on a three-game streak of home wins, Pershing County a 15-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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