Clairemont had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Mira Mesa Marauders 9-1. For Clairemont, this counts as revenge for the 14-3 loss Mira Mesa walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
G Villapando made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Villapando has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Villapando was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Natalie Hudson looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Madison Finley was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Camryn Walton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Mira Mesa's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marissa Lieras, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Mira Mesa didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clairemont only tossed four.
Clairemont's victory bumped their record up to 9-10-1. As for Mira Mesa, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-16.
Clairemont will take on Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Academy of Our Lady of Peace's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Clairemont's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mira Mesa, they will head out on the road to square off against Patrick Henry at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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