Citrus Hill was the 12-2 winner over Fontana when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Citrus Hill Hawks might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-8 to the Fontana Steelers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tatum Pino was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Pino was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hailie Hernandez and Julissa Sandoval stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hernandez scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Sandoval scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, Hernandez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Valery Carreon, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Citrus Hill now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Fontana, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Citrus Hill will welcome Bethel Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fontana, they will host Xavier Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fontana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
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