Narbonne extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 11-4 in the process. They came up short against the Carson Colts, falling 18-1. The Gauchos were not able to make up for their loss to the Colts from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Carson, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-1-1. Considering they have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Carson's part, Isabella Campos and Giselle Pantoja dominated on the mound. Campos tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Pantoja struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Campos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Carson let Rylee Gardner and Ruby Grajeda run wild. Gardner got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Grajeda went 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Gardner is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kiarah Chukwudi also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Narbonne and Carson will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Gauchos see the field they'll take on Gardena at 3:15 p.m. on the 23rd. As for Carson, their break will end when they face Banning at 3:15 p.m. on the 23rd.
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