Softball Recap: San Dieguito Academy falls despite strong effort from Hannah Barker

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 7:01am

Softball Recap: San Dieguito Academy Mustangs vs. Canyon Crest Academy Ravens

San Dieguito Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Canyon Crest Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens by a score of 7-6. San Dieguito Academy has not had much luck with Canyon Crest Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Lilly Besemer spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. Those 7.2 innings set a new season-high mark for her.

At the plate, Hannah Barker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachelle Acosta, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Even though they lost, San Dieguito Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon Crest Academy only hit a.

On Canyon Crest Academy's side, Julia Piekarski and Sophie Kearse did most of the damage at the plate: Piekarski went 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Kearse scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Emma Callstrom was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

San Dieguito Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Canyon Crest Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-19.

As of now, neither San Dieguito Academy nor Canyon Crest Academy have any future games scheduled.

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