Etna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Yreka Miners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Etna of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Jane Thackeray spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Kory Harris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Etna's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Yreka, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Etna will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Rogue River at 4:00 p.m. on April 9th. Etna will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. After both having extra time off, Yreka and West Valley will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th. West Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Yreka's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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