Granite Bay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Rocklin Thunder by a score of 5-3. Granite Bay was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rocklin apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Cam Lincoln put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Lincoln has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lincoln was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Granite Bay got a good showing from Ava Doyle, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Lincoln wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sami McKown, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Rocklin's side, Payton Prior spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sydney Barker, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Savannah Lorenzini was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Granite Bay has fallen quite a ways from their 20-7 record last season and are now at 2-5. As for Rocklin, the victory got them back to even at 4-4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Granite Bay will face off against Folsom at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rocklin, they will head out on the road to take on Del Oro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Rocklin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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