Mira Mesa dropped their record down to 11-12 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the University City Centurions. The Marauders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Centurions earlier this season, when they won 5-1.
Bailey McBride was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for University City, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-14-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
On University City's side, Aliyah Padilla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. Padilla has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alyssa Castillo was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Audrey Forde also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Mira Mesa will square off against rival Scripps Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, University City is set to face off against their familiar foe Canyon Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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