Softball Preview: Temescal Canyon Titans vs. Hemet Bulldogs
The Temescal Canyon Titans will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Hemet Bulldogs at 3:15 p.m. Temescal Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Temescal Canyon fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Paloma Valley on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 9-8. Temescal Canyon's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Jaeleigh Graff was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Xiane Romero made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Macie Lawrence was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Hemet gave their fans yet another huge victory two weeks ago. They never let Xavier Prep onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Hemet as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Temescal Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Hemet, their win bumped their record up to an identical 13-6.
Temescal Canyon took their victory against Hemet in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 18-3. Does Temescal Canyon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hemet turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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