There's no place like home for Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the University City Centurions 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ava Barrios looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Lucy Sherburne was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sammy Baca, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On University City's side, Aliyah Padilla was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Padilla has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kennedy Maynard and Leah Ridenour stepped up to the plate in a big way. Maynard went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Ridenour scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Bella Giron was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Christian's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-6-1. As for University City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-14-1 record this season.
Christian will head out on the road to take on Point Loma at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for University City, they will be playing at home against Canyon Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. University City is facing Canyon Hills at the right time seeing as Canyon Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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