Burlingame and Leigh squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Burlingame had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Leigh Longhorns by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Burlingame couldn't push the score so high this time.
Burlingame saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keira Parker, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Leigh's side, Sophia Gandara spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. Gandara has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Burlingame has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Leigh, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-14.
Burlingame does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leigh, they will take on St. Ignatius College Preparatory on Saturday. Leigh is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
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