Ocean View Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 29-5 loss at the hands of the Liberty Charter Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ocean View Christian of the 25-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Della Sandoval was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Gianna Pollard was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Liberty Charter's side, Kylie Pruett made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Pruett was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Julia Peterson was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Layla Montgomery, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and a triple.
Ocean View Christian's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Liberty Charter, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ocean View Christian will take on Chula Vista Learning Community Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Ocean View Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Liberty Charter, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Montgomery at 4:00 p.m.
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