Carlsbad can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Mira Mesa Marauders with a sharp 14-4 win. While fans of Carlsbad might be used to big wins, the ten-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Aubrey Tamayo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Brooke Bubnis and Chloe Hernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Bubnis went 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Hernandez went 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Gabby Nevarez, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Mira Mesa's side, Bailey McBride made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabel Novak, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Mira Mesa hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Carlsbad now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Mira Mesa, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlsbad will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Patrick Henry at 3:30 p.m. Carlsbad's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Patrick Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mira Mesa, they will head out on the road to square off against Torrey Pines at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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