If Steele Canyon was feeling good fresh off their 13-2 takedown of Grossmont on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars fell just short of the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns by a score of 3-1 on Saturday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Longhorns this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-4 last Tuesday.
Ily Barclay was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Steele Canyon has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9-1 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Rancho Buena Vista, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steele Canyon will host Granite Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rancho Buena Vista, they will be playing at home against Torrey Pines at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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