Gahr had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 7-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the Downey Vikings by a score of 7-6. The Gladiators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Mylah Burrowes was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Maya Moreau, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
As for Downey, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games.
On Downey's side, Giana Castillo-Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leilani Kaiwi Gonzales, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since March 3rd. Kailey ?KK? Murillo was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gahr will host Warren at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Downey, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against San Pedro at 8:30 a.m.
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