Skyline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 21-14 to the Corner Canyon Chargers. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Tuesday (ten), Skyline still had to take the loss.
Addison Henninger stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabelle Rupp, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Skyline was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corner Canyon only hit three.
On Corner Canyon's side, Isabella Bassani made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Bassani has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bassani was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Bently Paynter was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Gwen Curry was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Skyline's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Corner Canyon, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Skyline will challenge Olympus at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Olympus knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven contests -- so hopefully Skyline likes a good challenge. As for Corner Canyon, they will head out on the road to take on East at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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