If Clairemont was riding high off their 9-0 takedown of Hilltop on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Clairemont Chieftains fell just short of Mission Vista by a score of 4-3 on Saturday. Clairemont was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mission Vista apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Natalie Hudson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Clairemont saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Walton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Justice Reece, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Mission Vista's side, Hannah Waclawski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Waclawski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Clairemont has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8-1 record this season. As for Mission Vista, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Clairemont will be playing in front of their home fans against Patrick Henry at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Patrick Henry is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Clairemont will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Mission Vista, they will take on Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Sage Creek knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Mission Vista likes a good challenge.
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