The Chaminade Eagles will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Notre Dame (SO) typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Chaminade proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Knights and snuck past 7-5.
Alyssa Jemio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Siena Greenlinger, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mia Colarossi, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Bishop Alemany 12-0. The victory was just what Sierra Canyon needed coming off of a 10-4 loss in their prior game.
The team relied heavily on Sophia Sarni, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalia Areliz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
The win got Chaminade back to even at 8-8. As for Sierra Canyon, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chaminade hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Sierra Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chaminade beat Sierra Canyon 6-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chaminade since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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