Carlsbad extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They fell 5-0 to the La Costa Canyon Mavericks. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Lancers were not able to get on the board.
Sofia Tillis was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits.
At the plate, Carlsbad saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Hemerick, who went 2-for-3 with one triple. That triple marked the first that Hemerick has hit this season.
As for La Costa Canyon, they pushed their record up to 14-6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
On La Costa Canyon's side, Addy Brown made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Brown has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Norah Coulsell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Sienna Curry was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Carlsbad will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rancho Buena Vista at 4:00 p.m. The last three games the Longhorns have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for La Costa Canyon, they will face off against Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight.
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