Recap: Carlsbad Lancers vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
After flying high against Mira Mesa last Thursday, Carlsbad came back down to earth. The Carlsbad Lancers fell just short of the Patrick Henry Patriots by a score of 7-6 on Monday. Carlsbad was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Patrick Henry apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
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 consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooke Bubnis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 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.
Even though they lost, Carlsbad was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Patrick Henry only hit no.
On Patrick Henry's side, Belle Will spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on McKenna Gieger, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Zoe Rutherford was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Carlsbad's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Patrick Henry, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season.
Carlsbad will head out on the road to square off against Grossmont at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. 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. As for Patrick Henry, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Bonita Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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