Softball Recap: Oceanside Pirates vs. Canyon Crest Academy Ravens
Oceanside 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. Oceanside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Canyon Crest Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Nalia Nuanez and Danyele Bertino stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nuanez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Bertino went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Seaven Fuimaono, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Oceanside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Canyon Crest Academy's side, Grace Yao made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Yao has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Yao was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Carrie Krummen looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
Yao wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Melony Garcia, who went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophie Kearse, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Oceanside's loss dropped their record down to 8-4-1. As for Canyon Crest Academy, their win ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oceanside will take on Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oceanside's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Canyon Crest Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Canyon Crest Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a ten-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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