Clairemont is 0-3 against Helix since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Clairemont Chieftains will be playing at home against the Helix Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Clairemont: 3.7, Helix: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Clairemont beat Santana 6-3.
Natalie Hudson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jacqueline Silva was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Benjamin, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Helix gave up the first runs last Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Calexico 4-2.
The team relied heavily on Naomi Parra, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Clairemont's victory bumped their record up to 6-2-1. As for Helix, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.
Clairemont's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Clairemont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Helix, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Clairemont continue to outrun the ball?
Clairemont came up short against Helix in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 5-0. Can Clairemont avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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