There’s no place like home for East Bakersfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against the West Vikings by a score of 13-9 on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Blades as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Jacqueline salas, who got on base in four of her seven plate appearances with two runs and two doubles. Madrigal Sarah was another key player, getting on base in four of her eight plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
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East Bakersfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That’s the most hits they’ve posted since back in May of 2025.
East Bakersfield’s victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 5-15-1. As for West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Bakersfield will host Del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Suns have struggled to contain batters this season (they’ve allowed 11.17 runs per game on average), something the Blades will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for West, they will be playing at home against North at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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