Maranatha Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Escondido Charter White Tigers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Maranatha Christian of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Hope Fitzherbert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Arango, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Escondido Charter's side, Meghan Alspach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Alspach has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lilly Harper, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Zaliyah Jones, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Maranatha Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Escondido Charter, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maranatha Christian will take on Tri-City Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Escondido Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Jolla Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Escondido Charter will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
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