It was a good run, but Moorpark unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 7-4 to the Camarillo Scorpions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Moorpark of the 6-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Nathalie Hernandez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Shae Anderson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Moorpark lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Camarillo's side, Jadyn Claycamp looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Claycamp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alianna Rodriguez, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI. Cali Howe was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Moorpark's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Camarillo, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
Moorpark does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Camarillo, they will be playing at home against Newbury Park at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Camarillo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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