Monte Vista Christian is 0-5 against Carmel since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Padres at 4:30 p.m. Monte Vista Christian has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Mustangs on Tuesday. Monte Vista Christian lost 20-5 to King City.
Addie Boles made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Carmel posted their closest win since March 20th on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Santa Teresa 7-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Padres.
Ava Mangiapane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits.
At the plate, Chloe LeMaster was excellent, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Lily Beals was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Carmel hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive matches.
Carmel's victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Monte Vista Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Carmel's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Monte Vista Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. It's a different story for Carmel, though, as they've been averaging 10.1 hits. Given Monte Vista Christian's sizable advantage in that area, the Padres will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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