After three games on the road, Mira Mesa is heading back home. They will take on the Clairemont Chieftains at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Clairemont took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mira Mesa, who comes in off a win.
Mira Mesa will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Point Loma on Monday. Mira Mesa was the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over Point Loma.
Alexis Esqueda and Callie Christian made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Esqueda tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Christian tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Esqueda scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Christian went 4-for-5 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mylene Mason, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Bailey McBride was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Clairemont fell victim to Cathedral Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dons. Clairemont's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Natalie Hudson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
Mira Mesa's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Clairemont, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10-1.
Mira Mesa took their win against Clairemont in their previous meeting on April 12th by a conclusive 14-3. Will Mira Mesa repeat their success, or does Clairemont have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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