The Patrick Henry Patriots will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Carlsbad Lancers at 3:30 p.m.
On Thursday, it was a hard-fought game, but Patrick Henry had to settle for a 5-3 defeat against West Hills.
Zoe Rutherford put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched. Rutherford was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Rutherford wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was McKenna Gieger, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooke Taylor, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Carlsbad gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Mira Mesa 14-4. While fans of Carlsbad might be used to big wins, the ten-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Aubrey Tamayo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Brooke Bubnis and Chloe Hernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Bubnis went 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Hernandez went 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Tiara Hill was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Patrick Henry's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-5. As for Carlsbad, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Carlsbad's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Monday. Patrick Henry has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Carlsbad, though, as they've been averaging only 4 per game. Will Patrick Henry keep running through batters, or will Carlsbad buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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