Softball Recap: Carlsbad Takes a Loss

Carlsbad had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it nine. They lost 8-1 to the Sage Creek Bobcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 back in March.

Carlsbad saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Hemerick, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.

As for Sage Creek, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-9-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.

On Sage Creek's side, Kassidy King made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. King has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other pitching news, Molly Fitzpatrick looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 13 consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Torii Ramirez, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaimana Coleman, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Coming up, Carlsbad will face off against Mission Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carlsbad is facing Mission Vista at the right time seeing as Mission Vista is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Sage Creek, they will square off against Torrey Pines at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Bobcats surely won't give up without a fight.