Southridge extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Beaverton Beavers. That's two games in a row now that the Skyhawks have lost by just one run.
As for Beaverton, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
For Beaverton's part, Addison Riedel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Riedel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracie Burnett, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Halle Lafontaine also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, Southridge will take on Sunset at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Skyhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Apollos have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Beaverton, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against McNary at 5:00 p.m.
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