Calexico extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-10. They came up short against the Brawley Wildcats, falling 10-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-0 on Tuesday.
As for Brawley, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.25 runs across that stretch.
For Brawley's part, Daniella Yescas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Yescas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sydney Carpio was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Ruiz, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calexico will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Palo Verde Valley at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Brawley, they will square off against West Hills at 11:00 a.m. on the 11th.
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