Downey extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-11. They lost 18-2 to the Turlock Bulldogs. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly 16 runs.
As for Turlock, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-11. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Turlock's part, Abby Maxwell was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs Maxwell has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Rylee Murphy, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Downey will face off against Modesto at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.52 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Turlock, they will take on Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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