Preview: Carlsbad Lancers vs. Grossmont Foothillers
The Carlsbad Lancers are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Grossmont Foothillers at 4:00 p.m. Carlsbad's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Grossmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Carlsbad had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Patrick Henry.
Aubrey Tamayo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brooke Bubnis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Hernandez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, neither Grossmont nor Mar Vista could gain the upper hand on Saturday so the two teams had to settle for a 5-5 draw.
Carlsbad's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. Grossmont's draw gives them a new season record of 4-3-2.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Carlsbad hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Grossmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carlsbad was able to grind out a solid win over Grossmont in their previous meeting back in March of 2019, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carlsbad since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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