Burlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-4 to the Santa Fe Trail Chargers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Burlington of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Santa Fe Trail's part, Gretchen Huizenga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Huizenga has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke Neidhardt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Kailyn Claypool was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Burlington's defeat dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Santa Fe Trail, they pushed their record up to 18-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Burlington will head out on the road to take on Mission Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mission Valley's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Santa Fe Trail, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Iola at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Iola will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Santa Fe Trail surely won't give up without a fight.
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