If Christopher was riding high off their 9-2 takedown of Prospect last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Christopher Cougars fell just short of the Piedmont Hills Pirates by a score of 5-4 on Thursday. Christopher was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Piedmont Hills apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Christopher got a good showing from Danielle Keller, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Melissa Lugo was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Zoe Griffin, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Piedmont Hills' side, the team relied heavily on Kimora Perez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Michelle Torres was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Christopher's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Piedmont Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Christopher will head out on the road to face off against Gilroy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Piedmont Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Presentation at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Piedmont Hills has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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