Sunny Hills had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 9-11 to make it four. They fell just short of the Sonora Raiders by a score of 4-3. Lancers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Raiders since on Tuesday.
Alexis Perez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Sunny Hills saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Sonora, their win bumped their record up to 15-5. The game was the first time they have beaten Sunny Hills on their field since April 7, 2022.
On Sonora's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Bayle Hunnicutt gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hunnicutt has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brooke Piwowar was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Savannah Saiza was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sunny Hills will challenge El Dorado at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Golden Hawks have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Sonora, they will venture away from home to take on La Habra at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Raiders 3.7, the Highlanders 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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