El Camino dropped their record down to 16-9 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Carlsbad Lancers, falling 10-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Wildcats, who until this matchup were averaging 3.6 runs allowed.
Kailey Dain and Bella Mendoza stepped up to the plate in a big way. Dain went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double, while Mendoza went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Carlsbad, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games.
On Carlsbad's side, Ingrid Black tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Black has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emerson Jarrard was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Lehman, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Camino will face off against San Dieguito Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Carlsbad, they will square off against Rancho Buena Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Longhorns' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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