Aliso Niguel extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 11-10-1 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Capistrano Valley Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wolverines have suffered since March 26, 2024.
Aliso Niguel got a good showing from Charlotte Giler, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Giler has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Aliso Niguel saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tessa Cowsill, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Ella Haugo was another, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
As for Capistrano Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-10. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games.
On Capistrano Valley's side, they let Samantha Kelly and Micayla Turi run wild. Kelly went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Turi went 2-for-4 with three runs. That's the most runs Turi has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Day, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Aliso Niguel is set to challenge their familiar foe Dana Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Capistrano Valley will take on rival Mission Viejo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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