Wednesday just wasn't the day for University City's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Canyon Hills Rattlers on Wednesday. University City just can't catch a break and has now endured five defeats in a row.
Aliyah Padilla was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On Canyon Hills' side, Natalye Debus made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Debus was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Debus wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kassidy Ramirez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
University City's loss dropped their record down to 8-12-1. As for Canyon Hills, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-10.
University City will head out on the road to take on Scripps Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Scripps Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Canyon Hills, they will be playing at home against Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Canyon Hills' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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