Avalon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 16-4 loss at the hands of the Western Christian Fighting Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Avalon of the 20-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
For Western Christian's part, Giada Partida was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Partida was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cassandra Serna was a standout: she went 1-for-1 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Marilyn Beauvais was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Avalon's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Western Christian, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avalon will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Samueli Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. As for Western Christian, they will be playing at home against The Webb Schools at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Webb Schools is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Western Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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