Patterson owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over the Central Valley Hawks. This was payback for Patterson, who suffered a 12-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The result came thanks to Desirrei Sorci's shutout, as she gave up just eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Patterson's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Petunia Gonzales, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Central Valley's side, Brooklynn Steeley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits.
At the plate, Central Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Priscilla Hamidat, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Patterson now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Central Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Patterson will be playing in front of their home fans against Buhach Colony at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Buhach Colony is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Patterson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Central Valley, they will take on Merced at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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