Helix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Steele Canyon Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Helix of the 6-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Lauren Farace made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Steele Canyon's side, Bailey Evans made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Evans was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Hailey Trujillo was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Kayala Hopkins was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Helix's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Steele Canyon, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 17 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Helix will take on Santana at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Santana has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Steele Canyon, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Grossmont, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Grossmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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