St. Francis had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-17 to make it five. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Folsom Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Troubadours couldn't push the score so high this time.
Claire Krotine was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Isabella Barge, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Folsom, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-8-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games.
On Folsom's side, Erica Bennett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. Bennett has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Folsom saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Devyn Huber, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Sophie Green was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Francis will face off against Del Oro at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Troubadours surely won't give up without a fight. As for Folsom, they will take on Whitney at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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