If Chino Hills was riding high off their 13-1 takedown of St. Lucy's last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chino Hills Huskies fell just short of the Marina Vikings by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. Chino Hills was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Marina apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Lianna Ferrara made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Sophia Tice was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Marina's side, Mia Valbuena spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Valbuena has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Chino Hills has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Marina, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Sheldon the next time they take the field. Marina will head out to face Sheldon at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Chino Hills will head out to face them on Thursday.
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