Clear Lake won the last time they faced Lower Lake, and things went their way on Friday too. The Clear Lake Cardinals blew past the Lower Lake Trojans 7-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Clear Lake.
Liliana Cruz made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Cruz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cruz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Atiana Patino was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. Camrin Pivniska was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Lower Lake's side, Mariah Bal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
Clear Lake's victory bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Lower Lake, they dropped their record down to 10-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Clear Lake will take on Upper Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clear Lake's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Upper Lake's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lower Lake, they will head out on the road to take on St. Helena at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Helena will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lower Lake surely won't give up without a fight.
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