There's no place like home for Patrick Henry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Clairemont Chieftains on Friday as the Patrick Henry Patriots made off with a 9-2 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Patrick Henry also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Belle Will spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sophia Sanchez and Izzy Ervin did most of the damage at the plate: Sanchez scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Ervin scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Clairemont's side, Jacqueline Silva was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Patrick Henry's victory bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Clairemont, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12-1 record this season.
Patrick Henry does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clairemont, they will head out on the road to take on Brawley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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