Citrus Hill took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lakeside, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lancers on Thursday, sneaking past 7-6. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 16-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Taylor Macaulay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Julissa Sandoval and Tatum Pino did most of the damage at the plate: Sandoval scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances, while Pino scored a run while going 2-for-3. Danica Hess was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Citrus Hill has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Lakeside, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Looking ahead, Citrus Hill will head out to square off against Perris at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lakeside, they will square off against Buena Park at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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