If Bishop Alemany was riding high off their 18-2 takedown of Golden Valley last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bishop Alemany Warriors fell just short of the Chaminade Eagles by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop Alemany of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Samantha Swerdloff and Tatiyana Valenzuela did some serious damage despite the final result: Swerdloff went 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI, while Valenzuela scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Bishop Alemany was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chaminade only hit a.
On Chaminade's side, Siena Greenlinger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Greenlinger was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Casey Glantz, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played.
Bishop Alemany has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Chaminade, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Alemany will take on Louisville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Louisville is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Bishop Alemany will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Chaminade, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Verdugo Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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