Canyon hasn't had much luck against Saugus recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cowboys will be playing at home against the Centurions at 3:15 p.m.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Canyon's offense. They lost 14-0 to Granada Hills Charter on Saturday.
Canyon saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Carr, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. That double marked the first that Carr hit this season.
Meanwhile, Saugus came tearing into Saturday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Chargers 5-3.
Riley Nelson tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Saugus let Avery Salazar and Amelia Johnson run wild. Salazar went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Johnson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Frias, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Saugus hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dos Pueblos struck out ten times.
Canyon's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Saugus, their victory bumped their record up to 17-4.
Canyon might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Saugus in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Cowboys have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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