With a playoff game on the line, Chaminade rose to the challenge on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Chino Cowboys as they made off with a 16-6 win. Chaminade's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Alyssa Jemio made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up six earned runs off eight hits. Jemio has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jemio was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Chaminade got a massive performance out of Nora Pettersen, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Sydney Hogue was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Chaminade and bumps their season record up to 14-12. As for Chino, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
Chaminade will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Downey at 3:15 p.m. Downey will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Chaminade surely won't give up without a fight. Chino does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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