Johansen is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-3 to the Los Banos Tigers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Johansen of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Los Banos' part, Moxie Barton made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Barton has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Barton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabel Orozco, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Gracie Orozco was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Johansen's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Los Banos, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johansen will take on Lathrop at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lathrop will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Johansen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Los Banos, they will be playing at home against Ceres at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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