Canyon Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the University City Centurions by a score of 6-5. Canyon Hills was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as University City apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Natalye Debus put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Debus has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Debus was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Hal'E Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
On University City's side, Bryn Marsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Bella Giron was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Leah Ridenour was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Canyon Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for University City, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-14-1 record this season.
Canyon Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for University City, they will head out on the road to face off against Oceanside at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Oceanside's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while University City has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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