Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the California Military Institute Rough Riders 16-3. The win was just what Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School needed coming off of an 18-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Noah Gabbard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Gabbard was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Joseph Vera and Daleigh Corlee did most of the damage at the plate: Vera scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Corlee scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. AJ Thornell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for California Military Institute, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School will square off against San Jacinto Valley Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for California Military Institute, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Temecula Prep at 10:00 a.m. Temecula Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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