Point Loma fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Christian on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 6-4. The Pointers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 7-3.
Ella Poulin was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed eight innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Poulin wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Siena Balistreri, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Point Loma's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-6-1. As for Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-6-1 record this season.
Point Loma does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Christian, they will welcome Cathedral Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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