After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Viewpoint, Faith Baptist was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Immaculate Heart Pandas 15-2. The high-scoring effort was just what the Contenders needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Hailey Coronel made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Coronel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rayanna Larson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Leah Palacios, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Faith Baptist always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Faith Baptist back to even at 2-2. As for Immaculate Heart, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Baptist will welcome Santa Clarita Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Immaculate Heart, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Flintridge Sacred Heart at 3:15 p.m.
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