After losing to Simi Valley the last time they met, Grace decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Grace Lancers came out on top against the Simi Valley Pioneers by a score of 4-1 on Thursday.
Rosy Salazar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Salazar has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Salazar was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Salazar wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava Depew, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Simi Valley's side, Francesca Hall was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
Grace's win bumped their record up to 12-1-1. As for Simi Valley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grace's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on St. Bonaventure at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Simi Valley will take on Oak Park at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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