Whittell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Carlin Railroaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Whittell of the 24-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Carlin's part, Danyel Micheli made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Micheli has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Micheli was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Theralyn Flores was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Kayona Christensen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Whittell's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Carlin, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 18-4.
Whittell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carlin, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Carlin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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