Templeton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 6-1 to the Mission College Prep Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Templeton of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Templeton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Marquart, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Mission College Prep's side, Roxanne Guerra made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over 6.2 innings pitched. Guerra has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Guerra was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Neenan, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Sophie D'Orazio-Lelli, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Templeton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Mission College Prep, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-5.
Templeton will head out on the road to square off against Cabrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Templeton and Cabrillo are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Mission College Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Arroyo Grande at 5:00 p.m.
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