Sunset extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-13. They lost 12-0 to the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears. Considering the last time the Bison couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for South Oak Cliff, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. That 12-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For South Oak Cliff's part, Priscilla Balderas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. With that strong performance, Balderas is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Julissa G was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and four runs. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aniyah Slaughter, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Sunset will take on White at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bison will need to watch out since the Longhorns have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for South Oak Cliff, they will venture away from home to challenge Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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