Hughson hadn't done well against Escalon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Huskies came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 7-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-4 back in March.
Kylie Tangney
| 04/08/25 vs Escalon | 13 |
| 04/03/25 vs Sonora | 13 |
| 03/28/25 vs Turlock | 16 |
| 03/21/25 @ Escalon | 5 |
| 03/20/25 vs Hilmar | 10 |
| 03/11/25 @ Big Valley Christian | 11 |
Kylie Tangney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hughson saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Summer Leshko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hughson and bumps their season record up to 11-6-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Escalon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hughson will venture away from home to challenge Orestimba at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Huskies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Escalon, they will head out on the road to face off against Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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