Carlsbad is 8-2 against Sage Creek since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Lancers will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. Carlsbad is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Carlsbad and Rancho Buena Vista meet (six straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Lancers skirted past the Longhorns 2-1.
Sofia Tillis
| 05/06/25 @ Torrey Pines | 1 |
| 04/18/25 vs San Marcos | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Rancho Buena Vista | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Del Norte | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mission Vista | 3 |
Sofia Tillis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emerson Jarrard, who went 2-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Sage Creek unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 7-4 to La Costa Canyon.
Lola Carson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Torii Ramirez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Carlsbad pushed their record up to 8-13 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Sage Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 13-10-1.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Carlsbad hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Sage Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carlsbad suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Sage Creek in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
