Steele Canyon and Carlsbad squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Steele Canyon had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Carlsbad Lancers by a score of 8-7. Steele Canyon's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Marina Gonzalez spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lauren Becker led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Bailey Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Carlsbad's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Aubrey Tamayo gave up six earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits.
At the plate, Carlsbad got a big performance out of Gabby Nevarez, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emerson Jarrard, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Steele Canyon's defeat dropped their record down to 18-7-1. As for Carlsbad, they pushed their record up to 16-11 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Steele Canyon will take on Rancho Buena Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Buena Vista's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Steele Canyon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Carlsbad does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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