Tri-City Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Santa Fe Christian Eagles by a score of 6-5. Tri-City Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Santa Fe Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Kaedyn Ybarra and Abby Lisak did some serious damage despite the final result: Ybarra went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base, while Lisak scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Arantxa Espejo, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Tri-City Christian was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Santa Fe Christian only hit no.
On Santa Fe Christian's side, Olivia Anderson made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Anderson was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aspen Lee, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Maya Tyszkiewicz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Tri-City Christian's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Santa Fe Christian, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tri-City Christian will take on Foothills Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Foothills Christian is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Tri-City Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Santa Fe Christian, they will be playing at home against Bishop's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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