Softball Recap: Fallbrook Warriors vs. Mt. Carmel Sundevils
Thursday just wasn't the day for Fallbrook's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Carmel Sundevils on Thursday. Fallbrook's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Hana Winton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances.
On Mt. Carmel's side, Riley Ronald made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Ronald was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liliana Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Fallbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13-2. As for Mt. Carmel, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fallbrook will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Escondido, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Escondido is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Fallbrook will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mt. Carmel, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Ramona at 3:30 p.m. Mt. Carmel's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Ramona's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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