After losing to Bakersfield the last time they met, Eastside decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Eastside came out on top against Bakersfield by a score of 7-4 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Hailey Lavendier made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Bethanie Jimenez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sayde Morgan was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Eastside's record now sits at 7-4-1. As for Bakersfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Eastside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 17-5 victory against Ridgeview on the 22nd. As for Bakersfield, they have also already played their next match, a 9-7 win against Rosamond on the 22nd.
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