After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matchups, Salpointe Catholic finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Canyon del Oro Dorados by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lancers have suffered since May 9, 2024.
Macee Jackson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Salpointe Catholic saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabel Otero, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Salpointe Catholic's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-4-1. As for Canyon del Oro, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-3.
Salpointe Catholic wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 19-1 victory against Sahuaro on the 9th. As for Canyon del Oro, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 17-0 win against Vista Grande on the 9th.
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