Carmel posted their closest win since March 20th on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Santa Teresa Saints. The win made it back-to-back victories 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.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chloe LeMaster, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Tapson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Carmel hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive games.
Carmel's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Santa Teresa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carmel will take on Monte Vista Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.11 runs per game on average), something the Padres will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Santa Teresa, they will face off against Gilroy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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