The Citrus Hill Hawks will challenge the Bethel Christian Kings at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Citrus Hill saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-8 to Fontana, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tatum Pino put in work no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Pino was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hailie Hernandez and Julissa Sandoval did some serious damage despite the final result: Hernandez scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Sandoval scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, Hernandez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Lupercio, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bethel Christian lost 11-5 to Woodcrest Christian on Tuesday.
Jada Aldridge made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 5-for-5. Samantha Arellano was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Bethel Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodcrest Christian only managed nine hits.
Citrus Hill now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Bethel Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Citrus Hill suffered a grim 17-10 defeat to Bethel Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Citrus Hill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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