Torrey Pines had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They had just enough and edged out the Clairemont Chieftains 4-2. That's more bragging rights for the Falcons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley Cullivan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Cullivan was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Cullivan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Clayton, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Torrey Pines hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Clairemont is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Coincidentally, Torrey Pines and Clairemont will both be playing Mission Hills the next time they take the field. The Falcons will head out to face the Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Chieftains will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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