Falcons' softball loses at Modesto

After her team played two of their best games of the season a week ago against Sierra and Delta (both ranked in the top 5 in California), FLC softball coach Jenna Alexander was optimistic her team had turned a corner and could compete with anyone.  But Tuesday afternoon the Falcons reverted back to previous form as they lost at Modesto, 3-1.  The Pirates entered the game with a 7-17 record and were the only team in the Big 8 the Falcons had defeated in the first round of play.  None of that mattered on Tuesday as the Falcons failed to capitalize against a very hit-able pitcher, recording just five hits.  McKenna Rickles pitched well enough to win, allowing just six hits (none for extra bases), and the defense played a clean game with no errors, but it was the bats that let the Falcons down. 

Shasta College visits Falcon Diamond on Thursday for a non-conference doubleheader (1:00 and 3:00 pm), followed by a doubleheader against Cosumnes River on Saturday.